Foyer Lacombe Chaplain Permanent Part Time 0.8 FTE Days

About the Organization: Is contributing to a mission driven organization important to you? Do you prefer to be a part of an organization that takes its mission as the basis for all decision making? The mission of Covenant Care and Covenant Living is to “continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person – body, mind and soul.”

In fulfillment of this mission, Covenant Care and Covenant Living actively participate in advancing the Covenant Strategic Plan that aspires to:

• Serve – we will strengthen our mission and live our values to meet the needs of those we serve through excellence in care, an engaged team, and wise use of our resources;
• Transform and Grow– We will transform the health system and grow through integration, innovation, and shared learnings to respond to the strengths and needs of our communities, especially those most vulnerable;
• And Contribute– we will leverage our legacy to maximize the strategic contribution of Catholic health care.

Covenant Care is an organization that takes its mission to the heart of everything it does.

We believe that this is what makes our organization stand out in our approach. Our Employees are the key to how our residents feel about their home… you have the ability to be a part of influencing the lives of all those that reside in our environments and create a caring and compassionate environment.

Position Summary: In accordance with the Covenant Care Mission, Vision, and Values, the Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional care for residents, their families and staff members.

The Chaplain functions as an integrated member of the care team and provides spiritual leadership within the facility. The Chaplain provides spiritual care to people of all faiths, respectful of their unique journey and the interweaving of health, cultural, religious and/or spiritual traditions. The Chaplain encourages the development and integration of an individual’s own spiritual resources and promotes expressions of healthy spirituality. The Chaplain establishes supportive relationships with residents and faith community members to build a network of spiritual and religious resources for residents and families.

This position will:

• Model the organizations mission, vision, and values, consistently representing Covenant professionally and positively
• Collaborate effectively as a professional team player, supporting the achievement of Covenant’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Qualifications:

• Sound theological/religious studies preparation with an undergraduate degree or equivalent obtained from a recognized theological college required
• Master's degree in Theology preferred
• Basic Supervised Pastoral Education (SPE)
• A minimum of two additional units of Advanced SPE with Clinical Pastoral
• Education (CPE) preferred. Training needs to be provided by an accredited Canadian Association for Spiritual Care training facility or its equivalent
• Willingness to seek Specialist standing with CASC or equivalent professional certification preferred
• Minimum of one year experience in Hospice Palliative Care with a strong knowledge and understanding of the spiritual and psychosocial needs of patients and families at end of life.
• Experience in working as a part of an Interdisciplinary Team
• Experience and working knowledge of Microsoft and other technology base programs (Zoom, Teams)
• Skilled in providing existential, spiritual, & religious patient care across beliefs, cultural perspectives & practices
• Experience in grief and bereavement care
• Experience with Ethics and Ethical decision-making frameworks

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to continuous learning by actively fostering own spiritual care and development, attending and actively participating in education opportunities
• Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment
• Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to pivot to meet the needs of the residents or the unit
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to provide an impactful multi-faith experience
• Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in English
• Excellent observation and problem-solving skills
• The successful candidate will rely on accomplished interpersonal communication, prioritization & self-awareness skills to liaise with faith leaders, coordinate site events & navigate a constantly changing caseload
• Your responsibilities will involve supporting patients & families in illness adjustment, end-of-life care & family dynamics.
• Ethics support for Hospice staff and volunteers

PLEASE NOTE: Covenant Care offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package

All employees new to Covenant Care must provide a criminal record check not older than 6 months ahead of your commencement date. Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Person Screening processing is taking much longer than typical (3 to 4 weeks) and that commencing the process in advance is advisable. Not having your CRC will delay your ability to commence employment.

Covenant Care is committed to an inclusive work environment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you in advance for applying with Covenant Care.