“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter™.” We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Chaplain reports to the Spiritual Care lead or the Programs Manager and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate a spiritual care program that meets the spiritual and religious needs of the residents and staff.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Plan & lead Celebration of Life Services
• Community worship within the facility;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
• Uphold and promote the Home's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Home'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
• To show evidence of being focused on people's feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals' rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
• Two supervisory references required
• COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits
• Employee perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.