What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at Homewood at Plum Creek?
This candidate must be an ordained minister.:
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides pastoral care with a holistic approach for all residents and oversees the chaplaincy program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requires extensive work using a computer. This position has physical and mental aspects of sedentary work in which lifting requirements are minimal. Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate computers, objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Homewood, a leader since 1932 in providing care and services within a continuing care retirement community, is looking for individuals who wish to exhibit compassion and kindness in their daily work, and are ready to serve. We embrace a fun, team-oriented atmosphere. Through teamwork, we become more creative, find solutions, enjoy our work and build relationships. It all adds up to exceptional job satisfaction and stability. You too can discover the satisfaction of knowing that your work can make a difference in your life and in the lives of people around you.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides pastoral care with a holistic approach for all residents and oversees the chaplaincy program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
- Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
- Conducts and coordinates worship services.
- Organizes and conducts Bible studies.
- Provides prayer and devotions.
- Provides on-going visitation with residents and co-workers, including hospital visits.
- Provides support to the Social Worker and Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator in meeting the emotional needs of the residents.
- Prepares to minister with the chaplain and/or pastor at the funeral or memorial service for a resident.
- Shares the comfort of Scriptures and prayer with residents, especially in times of personal need.
- Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.
- Ordained minister.
- Ability to listen to what the resident is feeling and saying.
- Sensitivity to the varying needs of each resident in times of illness, pain and disability.
- Empathy with those who are lonely or troubled.
- Ability to serve as an “advocate” for residents, family members and co-workers.
- Relational skills in working cooperatively and supportively as an interdisciplinary team member with other co-workers.
- A minimum of five years of experience in either pastoral or chaplaincy responsibilities.
- Ability to plan, organize and effectively evaluate worship services and other religious activities.
- Initiative and ability to create new, effective religious programs.
- Clinical Pastoral Education training preferred.
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requires extensive work using a computer. This position has physical and mental aspects of sedentary work in which lifting requirements are minimal. Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate computers, objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Homewood, a leader since 1932 in providing care and services within a continuing care retirement community, is looking for individuals who wish to exhibit compassion and kindness in their daily work, and are ready to serve. We embrace a fun, team-oriented atmosphere. Through teamwork, we become more creative, find solutions, enjoy our work and build relationships. It all adds up to exceptional job satisfaction and stability. You too can discover the satisfaction of knowing that your work can make a difference in your life and in the lives of people around you.
