Pastoral Care, Casual, Greenwood Court - Stratford, Canada - Tri-County Mennonite Homes

Tri-County Mennonite Homes

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Pastoral Care:

Casual_
Greenwood Court, Tri-County Mennonite Homes_
Stratford, ON_

About Greenwood Court:

Greenwood Court is designed as a 'Community of Care' where seniors are able to age in place.

As the needs of our seniors change, they have access to additional services and supports without having to leave familiar surroundings or newly developed friendships.

Staff and volunteers are committed to making Greenwood Court "a place to call home" for its residents.

About the Pastoral Care Role:

Reporting to the Director of Recreation and Volunteer Programs, the Pastor will be an integral
member of Recreation department and provide the spiritual care component of LTC and Retirement
Home Community. The Pastor will work with other clergy in the local community to provide additional
services to the senior's community.

Wage:

$ Hourly

Qualifications:

Have completed or working towards completion of a recognized degree in theology, divinity

or spirituality would be advantageous.

A minimum of three (3) years of pastoral care experience.
Demonstrated pastor care ability with comprehensive knowledge and appreciation of

ecumenical Christian beliefs, traditions, and spirituality.

Possess strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and administrative skills.
Have experience and/or willingness in working with seniors and understand LTC Homes

Act/Regulations, MAID, and other applicable Legislation

Have experience with IPAC
Have effective venting mechanisms and understanding of work/life balance
Computer literacy is a requirement. Familiarity with the Point Click Care software is an

asset

Key Responsibilities:

Models and promotes the leadership principles and skills of TCMH mission and believes.
Maintains positive communication channels and relationships with all management team

members, staff, clients/residents, family members, volunteers, and the general public.

Ensure the delivery of a pastoral care program to residents of all faith traditions:

Actively participate in the planning of spiritual life activities and programs offered at

the division.
- conducting weekly Bible study and other small groups as determined

Support residents/ families with psychosocial needs and goals for spiritual care
Ensure that all requests for pastoral care are responded to in a timely manner.
Ensure that appropriate worship opportunities are provided.
Ensure that ritual and sacramental needs are met.
Assist in planning and offering special services such as Memorial Services,

Communion Services, Christmas Celebration, and Good Friday Service; and

Share in the responsibilities of assisting in pastoral duties when called upon during

emergencies, unexpected schedule changes, vacation times and illnesses.

Coordinate clergy, pastoral visitors, and volunteers from the religious community.
Orient to policies and procedures that affect their visiting; and
Provide resources including Resident lists according to home policy
Assist residents to stay connected to their home congregation
Support an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care.
Provide liaison to other departments such as Nursing, Palliative Care Committee,

Food Service, and Quality Rounds

Provide orientation to Pastoral Care Services to other departments as invited.
To recognize residents by attending special events such as auxiliary birthday parties

or Welcome Teas.

Actively assist with the needs of residents in Palliative Care; and
Serve on committees such as Resident Quality Care Committee etc.
Develop and maintain procedures to keep records of pastoral activity.

a. To maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Maintain resident documentation through Point Click Care in accordance with

legislation; and

Assist in developing and administering the department's plan for continuous quality

improvement.

Participate in programs and administrative activities of the home.
Participate in staff meetings.
Participate in regular professional development activities; and
Participate in departmental planning meetings when asked.
Participate in regular professional continuing education.

Working Conditions:

Considerable standing, walking, and sitting. Substantial time spent with Residents and their loved
ones requiring a high degree of emotional energy and mental alertness. Flexibility in work schedule is
required. Exposure to resident elements through regular interaction and contact with the residents.
Exposure to outside elements through attendance at meetings and educational sessions.

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