Bereavement Coordinator

Position: Bereavement Coordinator

Pay: $24.00 / hr.

to $29.00 / hr.

Depending on Experience

Bereavement Coordinator helps the bereaved utilize the benefits of a Bereavement Plan of Care (BR POC) upon admission to hospice.

The primary role is to offer help with grief through calls, mailings, visits, and other activities, interventions, or referrals to outside organizations.

The BC is part of the Bereavement Team composed of the Volunteer Coordinator, Social Worker, Chaplain, Administrator, and specially trained Bereavement Volunteers.

Caris Healthcare's mission is to provide hospice care with grace.

Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service.

If you are ready for a rewarding career with a company that offers employees a culture of integrity and excellence, consider joining the Caris Healthcare team.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job.

Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families.

All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers.

The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide.

Full Time Benefits include:


* Competitive Salary


* Bonus Eligibility


* Eligible for benefits within 60 days


* Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account


* Earned Time Off


* 401 (K) plan with company match


* Paid Training


* Mileage Reimbursement


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Flexible Scheduling


* Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities
1.

Provides emotional support to bereaved parties by phone and/or in person.
2.

Collects information related to funeral services and receiving of friends; communicates this information to the Interdisciplinary Team.
3.

Assists the Volunteer Coordinator as needed.
4.

Assists with macro/community liaison work to help advance program expansions, such as community support groups.
5.

Participates in scheduled education conference calls as arranged by Admin/FSC.
6.

Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and attends IDG team meetings.
7.

Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested by the Administrator and/or the Patient Care Manager.
8.

Assists with planning and implementing the annual memorial service.
9.

Oversees completion of documentation on each individualized bereavement care plan.

Reviews existing bereavement care plan with the IDG to revise and update.
10.

Participates in the bereavement process by making 6 months/12-month telephone contacts with families and updates the bereavement plan of care.
11.

Maintains Bereavement Activity Records and reviews EMR for timely completion of Bereavement follow up activity.
12.

Establish connections with local organizations to allow families/caregivers to have additional support if needed.
13.

Facilitate...