Spiritual Care Practitioner Regular Part Time SP HP SCP 0.50 AgeCare SkyPointe

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare seeks a Spiritual Care Practitioner to support the psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being of patients and families at SkyPointe Hospice. The role requires a deep understanding of spiritual care and the ability to engage with diverse religious practices. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, be certified as spiritual care workers, and possess experience in healthcare, ensuring compassionate support for those in end-of-life contexts.

Qualifications

• Experience in health care settings and/or grief support preferred.
• Certified spiritual care worker with CASC membership or related certification.
• Training in spiritual care and end-of-life approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal spiritual assessments for patients.
• Document spiritual care needs and share with the inter-professional team.
• Provide spiritual care support at the bedside and in the community.
• Network with spiritual and religious representatives for care coordination.

Skills

Health care experience

Counseling

Spiritual direction

Knowledge of religious traditions

Working with multi-generational families

Education

Degree in related theology, social work, or counselling

Job description

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!