Job Title: Care Coordinator (part-time)
Heart of Mary House provides a home and loving, dignified care, to those in need through compassionate end-of-life care, when dying at home is not an option.
The Caregiver serves a supportive role, acting as an advocate for the resident/family/caregiver. The position of Caregiver provides personal care, delivery of medication in accordance with the hospice plan of care, along with emotional and spiritual care for the resident and their circle. This is done while following all organizational and program policies and procedures and maintaining the values of Catholic Social Teachings.
Organization: Heart of Mary House – Nashville, TN
Reports To: Executive Director / House Manager
Schedule: Part-Time (approx. 15–25 hours/week)
Position Summary
The Care Coordinator supports the mission of the Heart of Mary House by coordinating compassionate, resident-centered care for individuals who are dying and in need of a supportive home during their final journey. This role ensures that residents, their families, and staff receive the support they need while maintaining the spiritual foundation and the Catholic social teaching of the ministry.
The Care Coordinator must have a general understanding of the Religious and Moral Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs) and demonstrate respect for the inherent dignity of every human life. Familiarity with end-of-life care, hospice processes, and comfort-focused support is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Care Coordination
- Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating care between residents, families, hospice agencies, medical personnel, and caregiver staff.
- Assist in resident admissions, including reviewing referrals, completing intake assessments, and gathering necessary documentation.
- Ensure resident needs are met with dignity, compassion, and respect, consistent with Catholic moral teachings.
- Oversee daily care planning and ensure smooth communication among the caregiving team.
- Monitor resident changes and communicate timely updates to hospice providers and leadership.
Staff Support
- Coordinate caregiver schedules in collaboration with the executive director and house manager.
- Provide basic training and guidance to caregiver staff regarding resident needs, comfort care, infection control, and household procedures.
- Support a culture of Christian hospitality, compassion, and teamwork.
Administrative & Operational Duties
- Maintain accurate resident records, care notes, and communication logs.
- Assist in maintaining inventory of care supplies, medications, PPE, and household necessities.
- Participate in routine meetings, resident updates, and spiritual or mission-centered gatherings.
- Support compliance with organizational policies, safety guidelines, and Catholic ethical standards.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in caregiving, hospice support, social services, pastoral care, nursing assistance, or related field.
- Familiarity with end-of-life care, hospice philosophy, and comfort-focused support.
- General understanding of the Catholic Church’s Religious and Moral Directives, particularly those related to end-of-life dignity, non-abandonment, and respect for life.
- Ability to work compassionately with vulnerable populations, especially the poor and terminally ill.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a clinical setting, faith-based ministry, or charitable care setting.
- RN, LPN, Social Worker, or comparable background (not required).
- Experience with volunteers or small-team care models.
Personal Qualities
- Compassionate, patient, and mission-oriented.
- Comfortable in a spiritually grounded, Catholic environment that welcomes all people.
- Emotionally mature and capable of supporting families and volunteers during end-of-life moments.
- Flexible, dependable, and able to work calmly under pressure.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to assist with resident mobility, repositioning, and personal care as needed.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25–40 lbs safely
Email resume and cover letter to Kimderrick@heartofmaryhouse.net.
Job Title: Caregiver
Heart of Mary House provides a home and loving, dignified care, to those in need through compassionate end-of-life care, when dying at home is not an option.
The Caregiver serves a supportive role, acting as an advocate for the resident/family/caregiver. The position of Caregiver provides personal care, delivery of medication in accordance with the hospice plan of care, along with emotional and spiritual care for the resident and their circle. This is done while following all organizational and program policies and procedures and maintaining the values of Catholic Social Teachings.
No licensing or certification necessary. On the job training provided.
SHIFTS AVAILABLE:
As Needed (PRN):
Multiple shifts available
To inquire or to apply, please send your resume to stedwardhomh@gmail.com
Job Title: Caregiver
Reports to: Executive Director
Position Description
The Caregiver serves a supportive role, acting as an advocate for the resident/family/caregiver. The position of Caregiver provides personal care, delivery of medication in accordance with the hospice plan of care along with emotional care for the resident and their circle. This is done while following all organizational and program policies and procedures and maintaining the values of Catholic Social Teachings.
As a representative of Heart of Mary House (HOMH), it is expected that both professional and social behavior be aligned with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church.
Key Tasks
- Pray daily for the needs of the poor, residents, families, staff and volunteers.
- Provide quality end-of-life (EOL) care and support to the resident/family/caregiver as directed by the HOMH in compliance with the hospice agency’s plan of care, the resident’s preferences, and the policies of HOMH. Help the resident/family/caregivers gain the knowledge they need in preparation for the resident’s worsening condition and eventual death.
- Provide routine personal care as requested by resident/family/caregiver in accordance with the mission of HOMH and the hospice plan of care. Responsible for meeting resident needs requires frequent bending, stooping, lifting, pulling and pushing to assist residents with activities of daily living. Such activities include repositioning in bed, turning, transferring to chair or commode, assisting in ambulation with or without an additional person or assistive device, providing incontinence, elimination, and hygiene care, assistance with feeding and/or drinking and medication administration, to consistently work towards assuring the residents’ comfort
- Admission criteria allows residents to weigh up to 200lbs. Most residents are confined to their beds and are unable to assist Caregivers when they are repositioned, have brief or linen changes, or moved in any way. Caregivers will have assistance of volunteers or hospice staff, but must be able to effectively assist with moving/transferring residents frequently, using good body mechanics and techniques without lift devices
- Act as a liaison to the hospice agency and advocate for the hospice patients admitted to HOMH; implementing the plan of care as prescribed by the hospice agency: evaluating the resident throughout the shift and addressing any needs in a timely manner. Work collaboratively with hospice physicians, nurses, social worker, chaplains and other professionals to provide the highest quality EOL care to residents
- Anticipate the residents’ needs including pain and symptom management, as well as psychosocial and spiritual concerns, while reporting any variances or needs to the hospice agency
- Administer and account for all narcotic medications
- Complete accurate and timely documentation according to the policies of HOMH
- Provide knowledge and guidance for the volunteers as directed by HOMH administration
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of household. This includes tasks of frequent disinfection, cleaning, dusting, moving furniture, laundering, washing and drying, meal preparation and storage, disposal of waste and recycling, and printing and copying of needed documents
- Notify the Executive Director or On-Call Administration of all resident concerns, household issues, or changes in staffing assignments
- Perform other relevant duties as requested/ required
Key Skills and Attributes
- Strong commitment to mission of Heart of Mary House House
- Willingness to learn how to articulate Catholic teaching with a commitment to its application in the job function
- Able to cope with family emotional stress
- Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligations, taking personal responsibility for role within organization and its affect on success of the program. Expected to consistently provide input, feedback, and innovative ideas to continually improve practices
- Ability to initiate and collaborate work activities alongside team members; frequently adjusting priorities, with excellent observation and communication skills
- Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, lift, push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach high areas, and/or crouch
- Will be exposed to blood, body tissues and fluids, airborne contaminants, as well as other hazardous waste materials
Complete this form and you will be contacted by our admin team.
Typical steps of employment:
After completing the contact form, you will schedule your observation time.
By spending a little time observing at the house, it helps to make sure the work is what you expected it to be.
Next you will speak with the executive director, Kim and undergo a formal interview. If all is well, you will shadow a caregiver for 3 days, or until you feel confident to be on your own.
Please let us know if you have any questions: kimderrick@heartofmaryhouse.net
