Spiritual Care Coordinator, Nithview Community

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to residents of all faith traditions and belief systems.
• Offer one-to-one visits with residents seeking spiritual support, reflection, or pastoral care.
• Facilitate opportunities for prayer, meditation, reflection, or spiritual conversation as requested.
• Provide supportive presence to residents experiencing grief, loneliness, or life transitions.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect resident autonomy and preferences.

• Participate as a member of the Palliative Care Committee and contribute to the development of compassionate end-of-life practices.
• Provide spiritual and emotional support to residents and families during serious illness and end-of-life care.
• Assist in facilitating bedside spiritual care, rituals, or faith practices when requested by residents or families.
• Support memorial or remembrance initiatives within the Home.

• Coordinate inclusive spiritual programming that reflects diverse traditions and beliefs.
• Organize worship services, spiritual discussion groups, meditation sessions, or reflection opportunities.
• Facilitate seasonal and holiday spiritual observances when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with Recreation staff to integrate spiritual wellness into quality-of-life programming.

• Recruit, orient, and support spiritual care volunteers and community faith leaders.
• Coordinate volunteer schedules and ensure appropriate supervision and support.
• Ensure volunteers follow Home policies, infection prevention practices, and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain relationships with local faith communities who provide services or visits to residents.

• Work collaboratively with all departments and team members to support holistic resident care.
• Participate in relevant care conferences or interdisciplinary discussions where spiritual care considerations are identified.
• Communicate resident spiritual needs to appropriate team members while respecting privacy and consent.

• Maintain appropriate documentation related to spiritual care visits and services as required by the Home.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives related to resident well-being and end-of-life care.
• Ensure practices align with the Home's policies and regulatory requirements.

• Education or training in Spiritual Care, Pastoral Care, Theology, or a related field.
• Certification or eligibility for certification with a recognized spiritual care body (preferred but not required).
• Experience providing spiritual or pastoral care in healthcare, community, or congregational settings.
• Demonstrated ability to support individuals of diverse faith traditions and belief systems.
• Experience working with volunteers or community partners is an asset.
• Knowledge of palliative care principles and end-of-life support.

• Compassionate presence and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide non-denominational, inclusive spiritual support.
• Strong listening, empathy, and counselling skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Organizational skills to coordinate volunteers and programming.
• Sensitivity to cultural, spiritual, and religious diversity.

• Part-time contract position (approximately 3 days per week).
• May involve emotional support during illness, grief, and end-of-life situations.
• Some flexibility in scheduling may be required to support resident needs or spiritual services.

• Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
• Pension plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Training opportunities and career development
• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Employee Assistance Program
• An employee Social Committee
• Tuition support programs
• Employee pricing on meals from our kitchen
• A positive and supportive working environment

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