Life at Kensington Health

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Diversity is at the heart of who we are and at Kensington, we celebrate our differences, knowing that creating secure, inclusive, and equitable spaces in healthcare strengthens our bold vision: building a better life for everyone. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are guided by our DEI Strategy as we continuously strive to offer equal opportunities for all.

Our people are what make Kensington Health such a special place to work, learn, and grow and delivering exceptional health care to our community – and beyond – is what keeps people here for years. Interested in reimagining community-delivered care with us? Check out our open roles!

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Allied Health, the Spiritual Care Coordinator will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to enhance the quality of life of people living at Kensington Health's Long-Term Care home, Kensington Gardens, through a psycho-spiritual therapeutic approach to care. This role recognizes the values and beliefs of the people served; is respectful of their unique journeys, and interweaves their health, cultural, philosophical, religious, and/or spiritual traditions.

The Spiritual Care Coordinator will also liaise with community partners to coordinate and facilitate care provided by local clergy, community faith group representatives, and volunteers.

Hourly rate: $36.60 - $43.92 commensurate with experience.

Temporary part-time: 4-month contract, 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

- Plans, develops and implements appropriate spiritual care programs for the resident.





- Complete spiritual screening assessments and develop a care plan for those participating in spiritual care services.

- Facilitates the involvement of appropriate community religious/spiritual resources at the request of the resident, caregivers, and staff.

- Coordinates and leads the implementation of ceremonies and services in collaboration with team members from other departments (e.g., Remembrance Day services, Celebrations of Life).

- Promotes, supports, and coordinates partnerships with local clergy, community faith group representatives, and volunteers.

- In conjunction with the volunteer services department, assist in supervising volunteers who support the spiritual care program.

- Ensure alignment between spiritual care programs and Kensington Health’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.

- Fosters a culture of curiosity, integrity, and empathy to align with the values of Kensington Health.

- Supports the achievement of quality improvement goals and objectives by supporting the implementation of quality and safety initiatives.

- Promotes service excellence through role modeling and fostering relationships with the residents, families, external partners, volunteers and colleagues.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, working effectively and efficiently.

- Patience, flexibility, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

- Exceptional written, verbal,



and non-verbal communication skills.

- Strong critical thinking ability.

- Ability to work effectively and demonstrate composure under pressure while meeting multiple and competing deadlines.

- Ability to discern relevant information, apply critical thinking, and facilitate the resolution of challenging situations using diplomacy, tact, and persuasion.

- Ability to establish effective interdisciplinary working relationships.

- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.

- Exceptional counseling skills.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

- Minimum three years' experience in providing spiritual and religious care in health care setting.

- Demonstrated commitment to integrating spiritual care best practices in psycho-spiritual care into a healthcare setting.

- Experience in promoting, supporting, and coordinating partnerships with multi-faith community groups.

- Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations (e.g. Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Religious Freedoms Act).

- Proficiency in office software applications such as Microsoft Office.

Required Professional Designation/Certificate:

- Master’s degree in religious, theological, pastoral studies or equivalent required.

- Certification as certified spiritual care practitioner and certified psychospiritual therapist with Canadian Association of Spiritual Care preferred.

Kensington Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. Kensington Health is committed to providing reasonable accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

📌 Spiritual Care Coordinator (Toronto)
🏢 Kensington Health
📍 Toronto