Chaplain - Part Time - McGarrell Place

Job Description Mission: Reporting to the Executive Director, 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 resident's 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 organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's 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…