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Make a Difference as a Per Diem Hospice Chaplain

Cardinal Hospice is seeking a compassionate, faith-driven Per Diem Hospice Chaplain to provide exceptional spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients, their families, and our interdisciplinary team. This Per Diem Hospice Chaplain position offers a flexible schedule while providing meaningful opportunities to serve individuals during one of life's most important journeys.

As a Per Diem Hospice Chaplain, you will play a vital role in offering spiritual guidance, Christian counseling, emotional support, and compassionate presence. This Per Diem opportunity is ideal for someone who desires flexibility while making a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Position Type

• Per Diem
• Flexible, as-needed scheduling
• On-call opportunities available based on patient needs

Hospice Chaplain Responsibilities

As a Per Diem Hospice Chaplain, you will:

• Provide compassionate Christian counseling and spiritual guidance to hospice patients, families, and caregivers.
• Offer emotional and spiritual support that respects each individual's beliefs, values, and wishes.
• Respond to crisis situations with calmness, compassion, and professionalism.
• Participate as a valued member of the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized plans of spiritual care.
• Visit patients in homes, assisted living communities, nursing facilities, and other care settings as assigned.
• Facilitate prayer, scripture readings, devotional services, memorial services, and other faith-based support as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on spiritual care, grief, end-of-life issues, and ethical concerns.
• Mentor individuals seeking spiritual growth or guidance.
• Prepare and deliver meaningful reflections, devotionals, and educational materials.
• Participate in bereavement support when appropriate.
• Plan and assist with community outreach events and programs that promote spiritual wellness.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Manage sensitive situations and conflict with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
• Maintain accurate documentation according to hospice policies and regulatory requirements.
• Represent Cardinal Hospice with compassion, integrity, humility, and excellence.

Why Join Cardinal Hospice?

As a Per Diem Hospice Chaplain, you will enjoy:

• Flexible Per Diem scheduling.
• Meaningful work that impacts patients and families every day.
• A supportive interdisciplinary team.
• Opportunities to serve your community while living your calling.
• A compassionate organization committed to excellence in hospice care.
• The ability to make a lasting spiritual difference through a rewarding Per Diem role.

If you are passionate about serving others with compassion, faith, and dignity, we invite you to apply for our Per Diem Hospice Chaplain position and become part of the Cardinal Hospice family.

Qualifications

• Ordained, licensed, or endorsed minister, chaplain, or spiritual leader preferred.
• Previous hospice, healthcare, pastoral care, or ministry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of end-of-life care, grief support, and spiritual assessment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area as needed.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Availability to work a Per Diem schedule based on patient and organizational needs.

Skills & Qualifications

The successful Per Diem Hospice Chaplain will possess:

• Strong Christian counseling and pastoral care abilities.
• Excellent spiritual assessment and active listening skills.
• Compassionate crisis intervention and emotional support skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Public speaking experience for services, educational presentations, and community events.
• Strong writing skills for devotionals, reflections, and educational resources.
• Leadership qualities that encourage hope, compassion, and healing.
• Mentoring skills that foster personal and spiritual growth.
• Event planning abilities for memorials, outreach programs, and community engagement.
• Exceptional conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to minister effectively with people from diverse faith traditions and backgrounds.