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Catholic Homes is seeking Pastoral Care Practitioners to join our Pastoral Care Team on a casual basis. The successful candidates will provide an atmosphere of care and spiritual support to the residents and their families at Catholic Homes. This position is based at our Head Office in Burswood, however, will require flexibility to work across our various resident locations.
Catholic Homes’ Head Office has modern staff amenities with culturally diverse teams. It is located close to Burswood train station and Victoria Park bus station with easy access from Albany and Great Eastern Highway.
Key responsibilities of the role include
- Providing effective spiritual and emotional support to residents, and residents’ families.
- Visiting all residents irrespective of faith group and any others who have requested a visit or as directed by Management/Clinical Nurse or appropriate staff.
- Providing assessments, interventions and review of care plans.
- Supporting the Manager Pastoral Care Services in the preparation and running of services, workshops and retreat days.
- Providing bereavement support.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Essential criteria:
- Demonstrated ability to support people spiritually and emotionally from a variety of faith, cultural and social backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and autonomously.
- Proficient computer skills including use of electronic clinical records.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in ministry, theology, philosophy, or health related discipline.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver's licence.
Desirable:
- Membership of Spiritual Care Australia.
- A unit in Clinical Pastoral Education.
- Minimum 2 years experience in aged care, health care or community care.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (free confidential counselling service).
- Access to Procurement Australia which gives you exclusive deals and discounts on electrical, white and brown goods, usually only available to large corporate organisations.
- Free onsite parking.
- Close to public transport.
- Comprehensive induction program and ongoing professional development.
- Ongoing support from Facility Managers and Senior Care Team.
About Catholic Homes
Caring for Western Australians for over 50 years, Catholic Homes is a leading not-for-profit comprehensive aged care provider. We pride ourselves on providing a workplace that reflects our values of joy, love and hospitality.
Catholic Homes’ ‘Care with Purpose’ is our approach to person-centered care and advocates being active and independent for as long as possible.
We have six Residential Care facilities, with four located alongside a Retirement Village.
Our Home Care service across Perth and Regional WA is tailored to suit individual needs of those living in the community.
Catholic Homes is an inclusive organisation welcoming all faiths and backgrounds.
Catholic Homes’ innovation and proactive approach to aged care has won us numerous awards including the 2020 Institute of Hospitality In Health Care’s (IHHC) Brightest Star Award and a Better Practice Award.
To Apply
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For more information regarding this role, please contact Richie Perera, Manager Pastoral Care *************@catholichomes.com.
Applicants must obtain a valid National Police Clearance before commencing employment.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Please note Catholic Homes does not provide sponsorship to employees.
For more information on working with Catholic Homes please visit: www.catholichomes.com
