Spiritual Care Practitioner

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Spiritual Care Practitioner reporting to the Director of Care is responsible for the psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the persons who are dying and their families as they deal with issues of self-esteem, adaptation to the illness and its consequences, social function and relationships, communication, and spiritual suffering.

What You Will Do:

• Provides formal spiritual assessments for patients at AgeCare SkyPointe Hospice.
• Effectively documents and shares with the inter-professional team, the spiritual care needs of patients and families.
• Provides spiritual care directly with patients and families through the provision of support at the bedside or in the community.
• Builds a network of support with spiritual and religious representatives in the community and coordinates spiritual and religious care for patients and families with that network.
  
  

What You Will Need:

• Experience in health care setting and/or grief support preferred.
• Certified spiritual care worker with current Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) membership or registration with other related certified profession.
• Degree in related theology, social work, or counselling.
• Training and experience in spiritual direction, counselling, and education.
• Knowledge of contemplative end-of-life care approaches and an understanding and appreciation of hospice care.
• Knowledge of acute and community end-of-life resources.
• Working knowledge of a variety of Christian and non-Christian religious traditions and customs is required.
• Working knowledge with Indigenous Healing practices.
• Values volunteers and understands their role in the organization’s success.
• Experience working with multi-generational, young, and older couple families.
• Current criminal record check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
  
  

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!