Our Team
Chaplain
A hospice chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. They offer comfort, compassion, Spiritual and emotional support, Counseling and guidance, Grief support, Support for caregivers, and a safe space for individuals to share their fears, joys, and hopes as they deal with the transition of life. Bereavement support: They offer ongoing support to families after the death of a loved one.
Social Worker
Hospice social workers are an integral part of the hospice care team. They provide essential support to patients who are terminally ill, as well as their families, helping them navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges that arise at the end of life.
Here are some of the key roles and responsibilities of a hospice social worker: Patient advocacy, connecting community resources, advance care planning, and conflict resolution.
Medical Director
A hospice medical director is a physician who oversees the medical care provided to hospice patients. They are responsible for ensuring quality care is being provided and that patients receive the appropriate care and treatment, which includes reviewing patient care plans and working with the hospice team to develop a comprehensive plan that addresses the patient's medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
CNA
(Certified Nurses Aide)
A hospice CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) plays a vital role in day-to-day care for patients nearing the end of their lives. CNA’s duties include and are not limited to.
Personal Care: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, changing linens, assisting with incontinence care, and providing skin care to prevent bedsores. They assist patients with moving around, transferring between the bed and chairs, and maintaining mobility as much as possible. Assisting with eating and drinking: CNAs help patients with feeding and ensure they receive adequate nutrition and hydration. Moreover, our CNA's are also there to provide the patient and their loved ones with emotional support during their visits.
Registered Nurse
A hospice nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who provides care to patients in the final stages of a terminal illness. The focus of hospice care is on comfort and quality of life, rather than curative treatments.
Here are some of the key responsibilities of a hospice nurse:
- Symptom Management: This includes managing pain, nausea, shortness of breath, and other symptoms that can cause discomfort.
- Medication Management: Administering and monitoring medications to ensure comfort and manage symptoms.
- Emotional and Spiritual Support: Providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families as they cope with the end-of-life process.
- Education and Guidance: Educating patients and families about the disease process, hospice care, and what to expect in the final stages of life.
- Coordination of Care: Working with other members of the hospice team, such as physicians, social workers, and chaplains, to provide comprehensive care.
Volunteer Coordinator
A hospice volunteer coordinator ensures that hospice patients and their families receive the best possible care and support. They are responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers who provide a wide range of services to those nearing the end of life. By effectively managing and supporting a team of dedicated volunteers, they help to create a compassionate and caring environment during a challenging time.