Chaplain - Part Time
peopleCare is a family owned, values-based organization that provides outstanding care and exceptional experiences for those who live and work in our long-term care and retirement homes. Our staff are engaged, enthusiastic and strive to exceed expectations. We are always looking to hire talented and caring new people, who want to make a difference and who embrace change with a positive attitude. Investing in staff wellness, recognition, education, and leadership development is a priority.
Named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for eleven years in a row, peopleCare is also accredited with Exemplary Standing. These distinctions are thanks to our outstanding team of skilled and dedicated people working collaboratively with our partners to drive excellence in operations, care, and services. Our teams are committed to social impact and going Beyond Ourselves in our communities.
These are exciting times at peopleCare, as we are growing fast and continue to seek new opportunities to raise the bar in Changing the World of Senior Living! That’s where your talents and ideas come in. If you enjoy working with people – and want to create meaningful experiences for our residents, families, staff, and partners – apply to the fantastic opportunity below!
In 2024, peopleCare completed construction of the brand-new 128-bed peopleCare Tavistock Long-Term Care home on the property directly behind the old home. The beautiful new home has four 32-person resident home areas. peopleCare Tavistock LTC also offers spacious lounges for social interactions with family and friends, a cafe/bistro in the main reception area, a multi-purpose spiritual and event space and the Gingerich Family Stayover Suite. Terraces and a beautiful enclosed courtyard offer safe outdoor areas for relaxation.
For more information visit:https://peoplecare.ca/long-term-care/peoplecare-tavistock/
THE ROLE
The chaplain is a full member of the healthcare team who provides for the pastoral needs of residents, families, and staff. The chaplain, through professional training and certification, assists residents to understand more fully life's events as they relate to their spiritual and emotional well-being. From the resident's life experience, the chaplain may offer prayer or reflection.
Reports To: Director of Programs
Schedule: 8-12 hours a week, flexible on days
RESPONSIBILITIES
The chaplain, through her or his daily ministry:
- Carries out the goals of the pastoral care department
- Facilitates the celebration of the sacraments as appropriate to his or her clerical status
- Organizes worship services in creative and ecumenical ways
- Offers religious and spiritual guidance to residents, staff, and FAMILIES
- Regularly (as determined by goals and objectives) visits with all residents while daily giving
priority to those in greatest need - Provides palliative care to residents and families as needed
- Is available to serve the families of deceased residents as required by follow-up guidance
- Is responsible to plan memorial services within the home as required
- Participates in committees and resident conferences to enhance the continuity of care
to residents - Establishes positive working relationships with all members of the health team as well as with the volunteers
- Keeps records as required
- Offers in-service programs regularly to staff
- Initiates and maintains communication with area clergy through consultation, notification of a parishioner’s admission and discharge, and educational programming
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 1 year progressive related experience
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- The chaplain has completed a curriculum of theological classes and displays skills and competencies in pastoral care.
- Certification by an appropriate clinical pastoral agency
- One year of pastoral experience
- Ability to articulate the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Facilities
- Ability to lead and coordinate prayer
- Ability to facilitate group process
Thank you for your interest in working with us!
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- peopleCare Tavistock, 32 William Street S., Tavistock, Ontario, Canada