Tabitha Health

Each Spiritual Care Coordinator is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”) and families/caregivers of Tabitha Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.. Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet Senior/client and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care.. Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.. Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to Seniors/clients/ families/caregivers.. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree) preferred.

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TABITHA’S PURPOSE We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully. POSITION SUMMARY Each Spiritual Care Coordinator is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”) and families/caregivers of Tabitha Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors. While doing so, they will contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of Seniors/clients through respectful, professional, competent and personable interaction. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. As a result, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to the dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with family members, TEAMembers, management, volunteers and others in the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS <ul><li>Assures spiritual assessment of Seniors/clients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.</li><li>Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.</li><li>Provides direct spiritual care to Seniors/clients and families/caregivers.</li><li>Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.</li><li>Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.</li><li>Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.</li><li>Attends Senior/client care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.</li><li>Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care.</li><li>Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet Senior/client and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care.</li><li>Provides for funeral or memorial services for Seniors/clients as requested.</li><li>Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.</li><li>Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to Seniors/clients/ families/caregivers.</li><li>Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.</li><li>Assure delivery of optimum service by developing and following in accordance of Senior’s/client’s Plan of Care.</li><li>Drives from one Senior/client to another, adapting to changing road and/or weather conditions. </li><li>Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary. </li></ul>BENEFITS <ul><li>Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)</li><li>Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)</li><li>Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)</li><li>Free on-site TEAMember clinic</li><li>Wellness program </li></ul>COMMUNICATION Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including terminology related to the job. Sufficient fluency to be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, provide instruction to others, read and understand a plan of care, policies, procedures or other similar documentation, interact successfully with Seniors/clients/caregivers, hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e-mails or other written communication, prepare legible, accurate and thorough documentation as required by the job and effectively interact with TEAMembers, customers, vendors, volunteers, managers and family members. Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues. Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional situations. Ability to read a map and/or utilize a GPS system and/or follow instructions in order to find Senior/client home. WORKSITE CONDITIONS Sometimes works indoors in a facility maintained by Tabitha that will typically be in good repair, clean, well ventilated and well lit. Frequently works in Senior/client homes which will vary significantly as far as their state of repair. Frequent exposure to dust, tobacco smoke, pets, insects, vermin, heat/steam (in bathrooms), disinfectants, allergens, infectious waste, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, blood borne pathogens, cleaning products, and personal care products. Extensive driving between Hospice office and Senior/client homes. Frequent exposure to road hazards, extremes in temperature, sun, wind, snow, ice, rain, various driving conditions which are subject to change without notice, unpaved roads, ice and snow covered sidewalks/steps/porches, houses that are too warm or too cold, houses that are not maintained in a sanitary condition, noise from Senior/client televisions/radios, phones. Frequent interruptions and changes in priorities based on needs of Seniors/clients. Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals. Frequent interaction with Seniors/clients, TEAMembers, visitors, representatives of government agencies, etc. under all conditions and circumstances. This will include exposure to Seniors/clients, family members and TEAMembers who may experience extremes in emotions. Seniors/clients, in particular, may become agitated or combative. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when assigned. Is subject to extended hours or callback during emergency conditions or based upon needs of the organization. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to drive vehicle from place to place, gain access to each Senior/client home and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below. Physical stamina with the ability to perform duties while moving about one or more Senior/client homes for the entire shift with few opportunities to sit down and with little, or no, break between tasks. Frequent periods of intense activity. Ability to remain calm and work effectively when others (such as Seniors/clients, TEAMembers or family members) experience emotional extremes, up to and including Senior/clients who become combative. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 25 - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and at Tabitha’s discretion. AGE REQUIREMENT At least age 18. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree) preferred. EXPERIENCE Hospice experience preferred. Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver preferred. Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care. CREDENTIALS CPR required and must be kept up to date at the expense of the employee. Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. Must meet Tabitha’s Vaccination requirements. EEO Disability/Veteran #TabithaHOS

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