Hospice Chaplain

We are seeking a compassionate and Full Time Hospice Chaplain to join our dedicated hospice care team. As a Bilingual Hospice Chaplain, you will serve a pivotal role in providing spiritual care and support to patients and their families during their end-of-life journey. Your ability to communicate in multiple languages will be crucial in offering comfort, understanding, and spiritual guidance in a culturally sensitive manner.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Spiritual Guidance**:

- Offer spiritual support and guidance to patients and their families, respecting diverse beliefs and cultural practices.
- Facilitate discussions and prayers tailored to the individual's spiritual needs and preferences.
- **Cultural Sensitivity**:

- Communicate effectively in multiple languages to ensure culturally sensitive and inclusive spiritual care.
- Recognize and honor various cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and practices in the provision of care.
- **Emotional Support**:

- Provide compassionate companionship, actively listening and addressing the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Assist in coping with end-of-life issues, grief, and loss, offering comfort and solace.
- **Collaboration**:

- Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary hospice team, including nurses, social workers, and other chaplains, to provide comprehensive care.
- Participate in care planning discussions and contribute to a holistic approach to patient care.
- **Documentation**:

- Maintain detailed records of spiritual care provided and any significant observations or changes in a patient's spiritual well-being.
- Ensure compliance with documentation requirements in accordance with hospice regulations.
- **Education and Advocacy**:

- Educate patients and families on the spiritual support available and respect their beliefs and preferences.
- Advocate for patients' spiritual rights and preferences, ensuring these are upheld and respected.

**Role Requirements**:

- ** Education**: Bachelor's degree in theology, divinity, or a related field. Chaplaincy certification or its equivalent is required.
- ** Bilingual Proficiency**: Fluency in English and Spanish at least, if you speak any other languages in addition to these please list them in your resume.
- ** Cultural Competence**: Respect and understanding of diverse cultural and spiritual beliefs, practices, and customs.
- ** Compassion**: Demonstrated empathy, sensitivity, and a compassionate approach in providing spiritual care.
- ** Communication Skills**: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and the hospice team.
- ** Collaboration**: Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary hospice team, contributing to comprehensive patient care.
- ** Ethical Conduct**: Upholding high ethical standards, maintaining patient confidentiality, and respecting autonomy.
- ** Reliability**: Punctuality and dependability to ensure consistent spiritual care and support.