Geriatric Chaplain: Jewish Spiritual Care Leader

Jewish Federation of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Brier Home & Hospital in Vancouver invites applications for a Chaplain. The role provides spiritual care and guidance to residents, families, and staff in accordance with Jewish values and person-centered care, supporting meaning, end-of-life, and cultural needs.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Chaplain leads rituals, offers counseling, participates in rounds, and collaborates with caregivers to uphold dignity and continuity of identity.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and counseling skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate support across resident, family and staff.
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive spiritual care for residents and families in their faith tradition.
• Develops programs to enhance meaning and spiritual opportunities for residents.
• Provides or arranges pastoral care for residents, families, and staff, including end-of-life support.
• Supports crisis intervention and staff wellbeing through reflective practices.
• Participates in medical rounds and resident care conferences as part of the team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Conflict resolution

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in counseling, psychology, social work or theology

Foundation in Judaism

Job description

Louis Brier Home & Hospital in Vancouver invites applications for a Chaplain. The role provides spiritual care and guidance to residents, families, and staff in accordance with Jewish values and person-centered care, supporting meaning, end-of-life, and cultural needs.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Chaplain leads rituals, offers counseling, participates in rounds, and collaborates with caregivers to uphold dignity and continuity of identity.