Job DescriptionPosted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AMWHO ARE WE?peopleCare Communities is a long-term care and retirement living organization that has operated throughout Ontario for over 50 years. We are thrilled to be named one ofCanada’s Best Managed Companiesfor the twelfth year in a row.This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.About This RoleThe Chaplain provides spiritual, emotional, and pastoral support to residents and families within the long-term care home. Working in partnership with home leadership and the interdisciplinary care team, the role supports residents’ spiritual well-being through individual visits, worship services, spiritual programs, end-of-life support, and connections with faith and community resources.This position combines compassionate presence, spiritual care, relationship building, program coordination, and support during times of transition, grief, illness, and loss. The goal is to honour each resident’s individual beliefs, values, culture, and preferences while promoting dignity, comfort, belonging, and overall well‑being within the home.Schedule: This position will have a total of 6 work days in a two week schedule, in two peopleCare locations.The weekly schedule will consist of 2 shifts in the Tillsonburg Home Location and 1 shift in the Tavistock Home LocationReports To:Director of ProgramsRESPONSIBILITIESThe chaplain,



through her or his daily ministry:Carries out the goals of the pastoral care departmentFacilitates the celebration of the sacraments as appropriate to his or her clerical statusOrganizes worship services in creative and ecumenical waysOffers religious and spiritual guidance to residents, staff, and FAMILIESRegularly (as determined by goals and objectives) visits with all residents while daily givingpriority to those in greatest needProvides palliative care to residents and families as neededIs available to serve the families of deceased residents as required by follow‑up guidanceIs responsible to plan memorial services within the home as requiredParticipates in committees and resident conferences to enhance the continuity of careto residentsEstablishes positive working relationships with all members of the health team aswell as with the volunteersKeeps records as requiredOffers in‑service programs regularly to staffInitiates and maintains communication with area clergy through consultation, notification of a parishioner’s admission and discharge, and educational programmingEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE1 year progressive related experienceA 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 agencyOne year of pastoral experienceAbility to articulate the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health FacilitiesAbility to lead and coordinate prayerAbility to facilitate group processThank you for your interest in this position. We are excited to learn more about you and the experience you would bring to our team.peopleCare is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.This posting is for an existing vacancy. peopleCare does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. Applications are reviewed by members of our recruitment team.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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