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Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. 

 

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  

 

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. 

 

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! 

 

We are searching for a talented Bereavement Assistant-VNA 

 

Hours: 40hrs  

Shift: Day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm    

Location: Visiting Nurse Association - Fairhaven, MA

  

A career at Southcoast Health offers you: 

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve 

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package 

• Generous Earned Time Off Package** 

• Employee Wellbeing Program 

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match 

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs 

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training 

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. 

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. 

 

Under the direction of the Manager of Bereavement Services or designee, perform diversified duties in support of bereavement services for the Hospice Program, including but not limited to bereavement assessments, providing empathetic grief support, planning and directing bereavement activities, presenting bereavement education programs and assisting with the execution of Camp Angel Wings.

• Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. counseling, pastoral care, social work) or the equivalent knowledge and experience are required, with at least one-year experience required.
• A minimum of three years of clinical experience in the area of loss, grief and bereavement is preferred.
• Experience in the facilitation of support groups preferred.
• Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service and communication skills in the context of providing effective and sensitive grief support, as well as proficiency in computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

USD $18.54 - USD $31.20 /Hr.