Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education

«Belgorod National Research University»

(NRU BelSU)

Institute of Cross-Cultural Communications and International Relations 11040012. Department of English Philology and Intercultural Communication

The discipline «English language» «The weirdest job»

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Bereavement Coordinator (Координатор по вопросам тяжелой утраты)

This specialist provides support to people and families who are experiencing grief and loss. Such specialists usually work in medical organizations, such as hospices, hospitals, and funeral homes.

Responsibilities of Bereavement Coordinator:

keeping records of all deceased patients;

contact with friends and family of a recently deceased patient;

Providing counseling services to surviving friends and family;

Assessing the needs of surviving friends and family;

Referring surviving friends and family to support services;

making final arrangements (for example, funeral arrangements, insurance forms, and other documents);

Develop care plans for terminally ill patients together with staff and family;

coordination with other spiritual, medical, and counseling professionals.

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Stresses

Some factors that can cause stress in this profession:

Working with families who are experiencing loss. It is necessary to maintain calmness and professionalism during potentially emotional meetings.

Interaction with different people. The coordinator works with families, patients, and the social support system, as well as collaborates with volunteers, medical staff, consultants, insurance agents, and funeral directors.

The need to perform a variety of tasks. Responsibilities include, for example, keeping records of deceased patients, contacting friends and family of a recently deceased person, assessing the needs of surviving relatives, etc.

Working with terminally ill patients. Often, the coordinator has to work with nurses, doctors, and other counselors to prepare a care plan.