Spiritual and Pastoral Care Coordinator

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Discover a career where care goes both ways. This is a permanent full-time position based in Holy Cross, Kincumber (Central Coast NSW), Monday to Friday with flexible hours to meet residents' needs. Pay rate: $ $45.00 per hour depending on experience plus superannuation. Not-for-profit employer benefits include tax advantages.

We are expanding with the new 102-bed Holy Cross aged care home and delivering the Inspirit Model of Care. We are looking for a Spiritual and Pastoral Care Coordinator to deliver pastoral care services for residents, ensuring they have choice in maintaining their cultural and spiritual wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with residents through one-to-one visits and group-based activities
• Encouraging resident choice and participation in pastoral care services
• Providing spiritual support and pastoral care services to residents, family members and employees that are person-centered, faith-based, inclusive, and friendly within a trauma-informed care framework with a strength-based approach
• Preparing spiritual celebrations to recognise special days of remembrance inclusive of various religious and cultural backgrounds
• Preparing prayers and moments of reflection to share with residents, family members and employees
• Providing personal spiritual support and pastoral care to residents in line with their preferences and Catholic Healthcare's Mission
• Supporting mission formation activities for employees within the residential aged care home
• Maintaining pastoral care assessments and progress notes within eCase / CRM

To be successful in this role you'll need

• A heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Successful completion of Cert III or Cert IV in Pastoral Care, Counselling, or similar qualifications in theology or spirituality
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with residents and their families
• Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of residents
• Strong personal spirituality lived out in the context of a Christian-based community
• Strong knowledge and understanding and/or practice of the Catholic faith, particularly as it relates to Christian Spirituality, dignity of life, and aged care
• Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences, and spiritual beliefs of residents

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits
• Fitness Passport gym benefit
• Paid Parental leave
• Long service leave after 5 years
• 40+ locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we're looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we'll be in touch.

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