Pastoral Care Coordinator

2 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia HammondCare Full time
Overview

Pastoral Care Coordinator - Palliative Care (Braeside Hospital) role at HammondCare.

About HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that is passionate about improving quality of life for people in need. As one of Australia's most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging, and older persons' mental health.

About the Role

HammondCare regards this role as key in the delivery of relationship-based care which seeks to understand and value every individual as a whole person. Reporting to the Head of Pastoral Care you will utilise and share your pastoral expertise, coaching staff, and volunteers to support the emotional and spiritual needs and goals of patients, their families, and staff.

This is a permanent part-time role based at Braeside Hospital supporting patients who are in our palliative care service. From time to time, support the patients in the rehabilitation service, and Older Persons Mental Health.

The role is 3 days per week (22.8 hours) – one day must be a Wednesday.

What We Can Offer You
  • NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
  • Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave pro-rata
  • Flexible working options
  • Discounts on everyday products and services
  • Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
  • Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
  • Health & Wellbeing programmes
  • Reward & Recognition programmes
  • Referral bonuses
  • Career and professional development opportunities
Responsibilities
  • Provide pastoral care and support to patients, relevant families and staff of HammondCare
  • Be the point of contact for relevant internal and external support/referral services
  • Act as a role model for staff and as an advocate for HammondCare's Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action, and its Christian values
  • Share pastoral expertise and coach staff to support the spiritual needs of patients
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and make a contribution about the patient's emotional/spiritual needs and goals and contribute to the development and ongoing evaluation of a care plan
  • Facilitate regular carer support groups
  • Network with other religious leaders and services and coordinate relevant care, resources and group activities
  • Strategically develop tailored resources, ideas and activities to enhance the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of patients and families, collaborating with management, staff and volunteers
  • Communicate and build trust by developing relationships with staff and volunteers
  • Liaise with managers, case managers and attend staff and case management meetings as required
  • Training staff on spiritual care and wellbeing
  • Leading memorials, ANZAC, and special services
  • Leading and training a team of pastoral care volunteers
  • Working and collaborating in a Pastoral Care team
About You
  • Strong understanding and experience of people living with life limiting illness, the impact on carers, and journeys of grief and bereavement
  • Strong personal and active Christian faith and church involvement
  • Theological /Pastoral Care qualifications and experience
  • Palliative care experience - desired
  • Demonstrated capacity to pastorally care for and enhance the wellbeing of those in need
  • Highly developed communication skills including listening, compassion and empathy
  • Experience in team environments
  • Strong administrative and computer skills
Our Culture

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive to create an equal employment environment for all.

To Apply

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Pre-Employment Checks

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, references and NDIS workers check.

Job details
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Part-time
  • Job function: Other
  • Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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