Spiritual Counselor/Bereavement Coordinator

1 month ago

Milledgeville, United States Primecare Home Care Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionABOUT PRIMECARE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE:


At Primecare Hospice, caring is not just our duty; it's our purpose. We are a patient-centered, physician-led, and team-based holistic hospice program. We understand the profound importance of every moment in a person's life, especially during their hospice journey. That's why we are dedicated to making every moment matter. Our team of compassionate professionals is here to support and care for our patients and their families with empathy, respect, and unwavering commitment. We believe that in the midst of life's most challenging moments, there is an opportunity to provide comfort, dignity, and a sense of peace. At Primecare Hospice, we are honored to be a part of this journey and to make each moment as meaningful as possible.

Hospice is primarily a home care program, but services may also be provided in a hospital or nursing home. The hospice team, called the interdisciplinary group (IDG), helps you and your family make informed decisions about caregiving, teaches skills for care and helps with end-of-life care. Hospice also offers help through the bereavement period.

Position Summary:
Plan, implement and maintain a bereavement program that supports the families/caregivers of the deceased for up to one (1) year after the patients death.

Essential Duties:
  • Ensure that a Bereavement Assessment is done within 5 days of admission as part of the comprehensive assessment.
  • Development and implementation of the Bereavement Plan of Care for the bereaved following the hospice patients death. The Bereavement Plan of Care is developed using
  • the bereavement assessment;
  • the risk assessment;
  • input from the IDG re: bereavement issues during care of the patient as well as at the death visit; and
  • interaction with the bereaved following the patients death.
  • Provide bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief.
  • Provide education to the IDG regarding bereavement issues.
  • Provide memorial services, grief support groups, community education, sends mailings, bereavement calls, bereavement visits, and other services when deemed necessary.
  • Provide referrals to community resources and professional services when deemed necessary.
  • Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Bereavement practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.


Job Conditions
  • The ability to access patients homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
  • Physical activities will include walking, sitting, stooping, and standing.
  • Utilization of computer, telephone, copy machine, and other office equipment.


Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competences:
  • Available to be on call.
  • Ability to demonstrate self-confidence and positive attitude toward self and others and maintain commitment and enthusiasm to goal achievement.
  • Ability to identify and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses of self and others.
  • Has knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws.
  • Must have excellent assessment skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
  • Knowledge and understanding of spreadsheets.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and professionalism when overseeing highly confidential and sensitive information.

Qualifications:
  • Ordained, commissioned or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group. needs proof of 1 unit CPE minimum
  • OR
  • Has a degree in theology or from a seminary.
  • Has completed at least one (1) unit of clinical pastoral education from a nationally recognized provider.
  • Best practice suggests four (4) units of clinical pastoral education and a letter of endorsement from a hospice. Nationally recognized providers include the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.
  • Comfortable in an interfaith setting.
  • Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
  • Hospice experience preferred.
  • Able to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
  • The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

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