Overview
Pastoral Care Practitioner – 0.4 FTE (15.2 hrs/week) - Calvary Lakes Entrance
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers. Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment. Make a difference in the lives of people living in Residential Aged Care.
About The Role
Help shape the provision of spiritual and pastoral care of residents, families and staff at Calvary, ensuring their diverse spiritual needs are identified and responded to with exceptional sensitivity, compassion, knowledge and skill. The Pastoral Care Practitioner participates as a member of the care team in the delivery of services to residents and their family members, and is responsible for ensuring that the diverse pastoral and spiritual needs of residents, their families and staff are identified and responded to. The position is part of an integrated team operating within an established framework supporting the resident to live their best life.
- Providing spiritual care support to residents according to triage priorities
- As required, providing spiritual care support to residents\' family members and to staff
- Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
- Support for early career practitioners or those starting a career in pastoral care in a supervised role, with access to clinical pastoral care training
Shortlisting and interviews may commence during the advertising period; please apply early.
About You
You are a highly engaged professional seeking to uphold the dignity of people living in residential aged care and to contribute meaningfully to their wellbeing.
- A tertiary qualification in pastoral care, spiritual direction, counselling or similar
- Clinical Pastoral Education and/or equivalent; recent experience in aged care, health care or community care
- Established skills in preparation, creation, leadership and facilitation of meaningful rituals
- Eligibility for SCA certified membership
Contact for Further Information
For further information please contact:
Sarah Haywood
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your Benefits
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart: Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please Note The Following
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
Job Details
- Seniority level : Entry level
- Employment type : Full-time
- Job function : Health Care Provider
- Industries : Education Administration Programs
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