Hospice Chaplain and Care Manager
Resume:
Moses Lenthang
Chicago, IL
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Over 10 years of experience providing spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff. Proven ability to offer counseling, crisis intervention, and sacramental care in end-of-life situations, with expertise in grief and bereavement support. For years I have worked in the Christian church, led Bible studies, preached and studied theology and engaged in pastoral care. I have worked as a chaplain in the hospital setting and also a Hospice Chaplain/Care Manager offering top-tier care to the elderly and hospice residents at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace. My passion lies in caregiving and in person-centered care, meeting the emotional and spiritual needs of people through compassion.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chaplain Hospice at Terra Vista, Oakbrook Terrace (Nov. 2025 – Sep. 2026)
● Established strong relationships with community residents, their families, and staff across all departments as a chaplain.
● Provided spiritual assessment and identified the spiritual needs of patients, families, and caregivers, and ensured appropriate services are delivered promptly.
● Provided emotional and spiritual support to families struggling with the challenges of their loved one’s illness, answered questions, and helped them navigate difficult decisions.
● Offered spiritual and emotional support to staff and caregivers to mitigate stress and prevent burnout.
● Participated in the Interdisciplinary Team by attending patient care conferences and contributing to the development of Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
● Provided a support system with the patient’s personal community clergy. Coordinated religious gatherings within the facility, and ensured residents participate in their chosen religious activities.
● Attended residents’ memorial and funeral services to offer support to grieving families.
● Maintained accurate documentations and compliance of the spiritual care services as per quality assurance standards.
Caregiver/Mentor at Terra Vista, Oakbrook Terrace (Nov. 2019 - Nov. 2025)
● Care Giver: I assist patient’s daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and meal preparation.
● Monitor and record changes in the patient’s mental and physical health.
● Provided companionship and support, encouraging social interactions and communication.
● Provide ongoing training, coaching and mentoring caregivers and new employees until they are well-equipped and confident in their daily activities.
● Actively participated in Operational Meetings and address any issues in a timely manner.
● Foster a supportive work environment and create a culture of empathy and understanding.
Chaplain, University of Illinois Chicago Hospital (Aug. 2019 - Aug. 2020)
● Provided emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families.
● Provided compassionate services to a diverse patient population, respecting all faiths.
● Administered prayers, anointings, baptisms, religious sacraments, and rituals.
● Served as a liaison with community clergy, and provided end-of-life support, grief, and bereavement care.
Pastoral Staff, University Bible Fellowship (Aug. 2002 - July 2014)
● Assisted in overseeing 300 congregation members with diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds at the UBF World Mission Headquarters in Chicago.
● Delivered teaching and sermons every Sunday in the supplementary worship services.
● Facilitated communion and memorial services, and provided pastoral care to those who are at their end of life.
EDUCATION
● Bachelor of Arts (BA), Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL (2009)
● Master of Arts (MA), Wheaton College, Chicago, IL (2012)
● Clinical Pastoral Education CPE Unit – 1, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL (2017)
● Clinical Pastoral Education CPE Unit 2-4, Residency, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, IL (2018 - 2019)
SKILLS
● Emphatic Reflection & Listening
● End of life care ● Team leadership
● Microsoft Office ● Community outreach
● Spiritual guidance
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