Spiritual Care Coordinator-PER DIEM

Company: Notre Dame Health Care Center, Inc.
Location: Worcester
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Who we are:Notre Dame Health Care Center, deeply rooted in the heritage the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is committed to the physical, spiritual, and emotional care of our residents. Located off the shores of Lake Quinsigamond within the woods of the Worcester Land Trust, we seek candidates committed to providing high quality care and compassion to our residents.This position will provide pastoral care and support to residents, families and staff. Provide this service within the framework of NDLTCC's mission and philosophy, fulfilling the requirements of the Joint Commission and other federal and state regulations. Responsibilities:

• Help create an atmosphere of hospitality, positive attitude, healing and peace throughout the center.
• Collaborate with the activity Department to provide seasonal and religious programs and services.
• Be available to residents, families, visitors and staff for support, counseling and spiritual advice, particularly at the time of crisis or death.
• Maintain contact with residents when they are hospitalized or in rehab for more than two weeks.
• Be a source of supportive presence to family members and staff during the dying process, showing empathy, understanding and compassion.
• Assist dying residents preserving their dignity, while carrying out their needs and/or desires.PM17 Master's Degree in theology or related field required. Knowledge of specialized fields of theology, liturgy, psychology, sociology, ecumenical orientation and Catholic ethical guidelines required. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is preferred. Experience working with infirm elderly is needed as well as excellent communication and counseling skills, patience, tact, positive attitude, integrity and cheerful enthusiasm preferred.
  • PER DIEM as needed: Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays.
  • Position schedule may require working some holidays.
  • Some evening/nights scheduling fluctuations required.PI130711705

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