Pastoral Care Practitioner - St Georges

Benetas • Canton Township, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Benetas Pastoral Care service is a significant part of our organisations social dividend and demonstrates our commitment to value the whole person and all aspects of their life. Pastoral, whole of life care, is respectful of all religious faiths and expressions of spirituality, acknowledging the residents' beliefs, important relationships and all that is meaningful to them. As a natural people person with a good ear, you’ll support residents and their families with a range of issues, including spirituality and meaning (non-denominational and multi-faith), grief and loss, adjusting to change, palliative care and end stage of life. This role will provide Pastoral Care to residents of our aged care home, St Georges in Altona Meadows, home to 124 residents.

Requirements

• CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) - minimum 1 unit and eligibility for membership of Spiritual Care Australia
• Prior experience as a professional Pastoral Care Practitioner in an Allied Health role or equivalent
• Experience in effective documentation management, including spiritual assessments and progress notes
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships, and build rapport with residents and their families
• Demonstrated resilience and compassion when dealing with complex spiritual care needs, such as grief and loss
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance ID or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Managing and responding to Allied Health referrals for Pastoral Care provision, assessing and responding pastorally
• Providing 1:1 and group based inclusive/ non-denominational / multi-faith respectful Pastoral Care including Memorial Services, spiritual reminiscence, spiritual and emotional support
• Implementing individualised, culturally sensitive care to all residents and clients
• Supporting Benetas in the community including fostering Parish Partnerships
• Communicating and promoting the Pastoral Care Service within the community and within Benetas
• Working collaboratively with all stakeholders including Community Engagement Coordinators (Lifestyle)
• Responding to requests from residents, clients, their families and representatives, Benetas employees and volunteers for services, denominational visitors and local clergy providing chaplaincy, sacramental ministerial/church based services and rituals
• Maintain a caseload of referrals - minimum 20% of allocated resident cohort

Benefits

• $36.80 per hour + superannuation
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed