Chaplain

About Juniper

At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia's biggest local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they have always loved. Right across the state, we are committed to exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

About The Role

Whilst working as a Chaplain you will direct pastoral and spiritual support and coordinate the provision of these services to our residents, clients, staff and volunteers. We have residents with differing requirements, most have dementia, and you will need to be flexible and empathetic, with the ability to communicate effectively in all situations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide appropriate pastoral and spiritual care in response to identified needs and referralsPromote holistic, person-centred care by assessing and evaluating residents’ spiritual needs to enhance their spiritual fulfilmentCoordinate appropriate responses to needs through the direct provision of support or by arranging and facilitating other relevant servicesDevelop strong collaborative relationships with staff and volunteers involved in the care of individuals and provide support to family members ensuring a team approach to pastoral and spiritual carePrepare and conduct weekly church services that embrace multi-faith perspectivesPrepare and conduct memorial services as requiredDevelop local resources for site to utilise in end-of-life scenariosLiaise with organisations of other religions to arrange services at the facilityComply with Juniper values, policies and procedures and work within a Christian ethos

Key Requirements

Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent – desirableExperience in a pastoral care role, preferably within an aged care or health settingAble to exercise an impartial pastoral ministry to aged people, regardless of race, creed or faith, including an awareness of the core tenets of the main Christian denominations and major world religionsExperience in working with those with DementiaPastoral or theological training or qualifications (or training in a related field)A Pastoral reference

What’s On Offer

Attractive hourly rate plus 12% superannuationNon-profit values driven Western Australian aged care providerAll employees have access to Juniperks an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgementSalary Packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax freeHealth Insurance discountsEmployee Assistance Program with free counsellingFree parking on site