Otterbein Hospice located in Bellefontaine Ohio is seeking a Part-Time Chaplain. The role of the Chaplain is to provide pastoral care and counseling for the Elders to ensure their spiritual well-being.
- Assist with the administration and direction of programs to maintain the highest quality of spiritual services
- Provide spiritual assessment, counseling and support to clients, families and others
- Participate in preparation, implementation and evaluation of the interdisciplinary care plan and conduct assessments in coordination with the interdisciplinary care team
- Interview clients/families as necessary and in a private meeting
- Provide non-judgmental spiritual care that honors the spiritual needs of the client/family/other
- Maintain client care information to assure client rights are protected and coordinate services with other departments
- Facilitate and arrange for visits with community clergy
- Perform memorial and funeral services as requested
- Complete all medical record, whether written or electronically, in a timely manner and in accordance with federal, state and Organization guidelines, policies and procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of diverse religious, cultural and spiritual values/customs pertaining to illness, death and grieving
- Assist in providing support to associates/volunteers in coping with job-related stress