Hospice Bereavement Coordinator at Aveanna Healthcare Decatur, AL

Hospice Bereavement Coordinator job at Aveanna Healthcare. Decatur, AL. The HHH - Bereavement Coordinator - Hourly completes Bereavement Assessments, establishes Bereavement Plans of Care and provides/arranges Bereavement contacts according to the Plan of Care. Essential Job Functions Complete Bereavement Assessment as per policy timeline Ensure initial bereavement contact made by staff (attend wake and/or funeral) Establish Bereavement Plan of Care appropriate to needs of family members identified in Bereavement Assessment Coordinate/schedule bereavement contacts per Bereavement Plan of Care and Assessment: visits, phone calls, letters, cards, bereavement material/literature, memorial services, and other bereavement activities Establish Bereavement chart Document all Bereavement contacts and file all contacts in Bereavement chart Maintain, update, and review Bereavement Chart for compliance with Bereavement Plan of Care Continue to monitor family member bereavement needs and coping skills. Determine if need exist for outside grief counseling or other resources. Maintain patient confidentiality Understand and comply with patient rights regulations Maintain a working knowledge of government regulations and ensure compliance Requirements Desired Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree related field such as Social Work or Counseling or minimum of 1 year of Hospice Chaplain experience can substitute for a degree Prior training or experience regarding loss, grief, and dealing with patients and families in an emotionally changed environment required Preferences Desired one (1) year related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job Prior experience with Electronic Medical Record systems preferred Other Skills/Abilities Humanitarian attitude and good understanding of hospice philosophy Must have strong communication skills Must be able to relate positively and favorably to patients, families, visitors, customers, physicians, and work cooperatively with other employees. Physical Demands Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds Must be able to lift 50 pounds Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting Must be able to sit and climb stairs Must have visual and hearing acuity Must have strong sense of smell and touch Environment Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions Maintain an orderly, confidential, and safe work environment Practice universal precautions at all time Other Duties As assigned As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr