The Opportunity
If you enjoy interacting with others, are caring and passionate about serving the most respected demographic of the Canadian population and love being around similarly driven individuals of diverse backgrounds and life experiences, please consider joining AgeCare. Here, we are dedicated to fulfilling our vision of Making People’s Lives Better for our residents, their families and each other, and inspired to deliver an experience that is personalized, memorable and feels like home.
As a Chaplain you will be responsible for ensuring that the best possible spiritual care is provided to the residents and staff by coordinating spiritual and religious services that meet the needs and various lifestyles of our community. You will maintain good relations with community faith groups and their leaders.
About Us
At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We are deeply committed to delivering exceptional care and service to everyone under our care. Our focus is on fostering friendships, ensuring security and peace of mind, and cultivating vibrant and fulfilling communities. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
What You Will Do
- Provide a comprehensive ministry of religious and spiritual pastoral care to residents, families, staff, and meaningful others by ensuring ongoing pastoral visitation and spiritual counseling.
- Facilitate spiritual group programming for residents and provide 1:1 spiritual support as needed.
- Be available to residents and staff, to families of residents for pastoral care, assessment, bereavement, and supportive counseling.
- Conduct or provide resources to community groups and volunteers who provide spiritual services.
- Conduct spiritual and memorial services.
- Provide religious services to meet the needs of the cognitively impaired.
- Support visiting clergy and volunteers to provide regular ongoing ministry to residents of a wide variety of faiths and cultural groups.
What You Bring:
- Post-graduate Theological degree/diploma or equivalent from a Theological College
- Designation as an authorized Pastoral Care Clinician who is endorsed by faith
- Ministry Experience in a long-term care home or in a similar environment assisting the elderly with spiritual guidance
- Minimum of two advanced units from the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practices and Education.
- Computer skills and CPR certification is an asset
What Are You Waiting For?
Join us at AgeCare to celebrate the ageless spirit of people through service and innovation. If you're passionate about serving seniors with dignity, respect, and compassion, join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families.
At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Schedule: 2 days per week 9am - 5pm. Days and hours vary based on the needs of the home and are set by the Chaplain and Program Manager. Additional hours may be approved as needed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $27.50-$30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
