Medical director and physician
Provide medical oversight and help guide the hospice plan of care.
LOVE | COMPASSION | DIGNITY
Your hospice care team
A coordinated team supports the patient and family through one individualized plan of care.
Who may support your family
Registered nurse and nurse practitioner
Assess changing needs, manage symptoms, and coordinate clinical care.
Certified nursing assistant
Supports personal care and daily comfort within the plan of care.
Medical social worker
Helps families navigate practical concerns, decisions, and support resources.
Chaplain
Offers spiritual and emotional support according to the patient’s preferences.
Volunteer
Provides approved companionship and practical support for patients and families.
Grief and bereavement counselor
Supports families as they prepare for and move through grief and loss.
How the team works together
- Patient and family
- Individualized care plan
- Coordinated hospice team
The team communicates about changing needs, comfort, medications, equipment, and family support.
What to expect from the Caritas care team
Clinical services are provided by professionals working within their assigned hospice roles and scope of practice.