Mission:
Reporting to the Executive Director & Recreation Manager the Chaplain is responsible for providing a variety of services to ensure the spiritual and religious needs of the Residents are met.
Key Responsibilities:
To assist in the development of goals and objectives and policies and procedures for the
pastoral care services;
To ensure pastoral care services are delivered in a manner that is keeping with the
residents needs and expectations;
To monitor evaluate and continuously improve the quality of pastoral care services
provided;
To ensure that services are delivered in a manner that respects choice consent and
customer satisfaction;
To coordinate select orient and evaluate other pastoral service providers for the
facility;
To act as a resource for education counseling and advocacy to residents families and
staff;
To question contribute and give advice on ethical issues of the home residents or
staff;
To assess the spiritual and religious needs of each resident which in turn will form the
framework for the services offered;
To incorporate the following services for residents: Ecumenical church services Communion Denominational services by clergy from specific faith Non-denominational
memorial service for residents family staff and volunteers Ministerial visiting program
Prayer group Reading or study groups Special services for residents with cognitive
impairments Spiritual counseling Off site religious / spiritual outings Celebration of
festivals and holy days for all faiths represented Community worship within the facility;
Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
Uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to
ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares Code of Conduct;
Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Completion of post secondary education
Post graduate education relevant to spiritual and religious care
Endorsement by the multi-faith Council for Spiritual and Religious Care
3 to 5 years experience with seniors
Trained or experienced in multi-faith programming
Second language consistent with the resident population is an asset
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
(including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:
Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada operating
under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands.
We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors
population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever
they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under
management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately
150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly
trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care
and services to help people live better.
Time Type:
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career withExtendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Job DescriptionMission:Reporting to the Executive Director & Recreation Manager the Chaplain is responsible for providing a variety of services to ensure the spiritual and religious needs of the Residents are met.Key Responsibilities: To assist in the development of goals and objectives and policies...
Mission:
Reporting to the Executive Director & Recreation Manager the Chaplain is responsible for providing a variety of services to ensure the spiritual and religious needs of the Residents are met.
Key Responsibilities:
To assist in the development of goals and objectives and policies and procedures for the
pastoral care services;
To ensure pastoral care services are delivered in a manner that is keeping with the
residents needs and expectations;
To monitor evaluate and continuously improve the quality of pastoral care services
provided;
To ensure that services are delivered in a manner that respects choice consent and
customer satisfaction;
To coordinate select orient and evaluate other pastoral service providers for the
facility;
To act as a resource for education counseling and advocacy to residents families and
staff;
To question contribute and give advice on ethical issues of the home residents or
staff;
To assess the spiritual and religious needs of each resident which in turn will form the
framework for the services offered;
To incorporate the following services for residents: Ecumenical church services Communion Denominational services by clergy from specific faith Non-denominational
memorial service for residents family staff and volunteers Ministerial visiting program
Prayer group Reading or study groups Special services for residents with cognitive
impairments Spiritual counseling Off site religious / spiritual outings Celebration of
festivals and holy days for all faiths represented Community worship within the facility;
Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
Uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to
ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares Code of Conduct;
Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Completion of post secondary education
Post graduate education relevant to spiritual and religious care
Endorsement by the multi-faith Council for Spiritual and Religious Care
3 to 5 years experience with seniors
Trained or experienced in multi-faith programming
Second language consistent with the resident population is an asset
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
(including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:
Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada operating
under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands.
We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors
population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever
they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under
management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately
150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly
trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care
and services to help people live better.
Time Type:
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career withExtendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
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