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 8 hours a week at the peopleCare Tavistock LTC locationReports To: Director of ProgramsRESPONSIBILITIESCarries 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 process

📌 Chaplain - Contractor (East Zorra-Tavistock)
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📍 East Zorra-Tavistock