Cpe Trained Chaplain

St. Joseph’s Villa is one of Ontario’s largest and most innovative long term care homes. Located in historic downtown Dundas, we are proud to be the second largest organization in the St. Joseph’s Health System. Continuing the mission and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, we are proud to serve our community.

We are the largest employer in Dundas. Our campus is conveniently located on a city bus route and offers free parking. We offer a range of challenging, rewarding careers and advancement opportunities for dedicated professionals in a health care environment.

**Every member of our team matters.**

St. Joseph’s Villa Employees Benefits include:

- Free Membership to our on-site Staff Fitness Centre
- Educational Scholarships, Mentorship & Support for Career Advancement
- Teaching & Facilitator Opportunities with partnership programs for community colleges, universities and secondary schools
- Recognition for Excellence through Annual Service Awards and Applause Awards
- Contributions to the HOOP Pension Plan
- Health and Wellness Benefits through Manulife Financial (eligibility & enrollment varies)
- St. Joseph Health System Employee Rewards/Discount Program
- Employee Celebrations through Spirit Committee, Staff Appreciation Week, Nurses Week etc.

We are currently seeking a **Full Time Chaplain** to join our growing and dynamic team

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
As an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team, this individual will provide spiritual guidance, supportive counselling and companioning to the Residents, Family Member and Staff.

Actively involved in care team meetings and different committees.

This individual will offer crisis and grief counselling as needed.

Assist with all religious services and if requested conduct funeral and memorial services.

Ensure the offering of Holy Communion to Roman Catholic Residents and respond to other religious needs of other faith traditions as required.

Compassion for, and genuine interest in working with the elderly, persons with disabilities and those approaching the End of Life is essential as well as a respect for all religious beliefs and practices.

**EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION**:

- CASC training and current membership
- A Theological/Religious Studies degree
- End of Life Care experience
- Long Term Care experience
- Spiritual Care Assessment, Care planning and documentation skills

**_EQUAL OPPORTUNIT_**_Y EMPLOYER_**
- St. Joseph's Villa is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability