About the role
Mercy Community - Aged Care Services are on the lookout for a Pastoral Carer on a Permanent Part Time basis. Your role will be based in Rockhampton. Come join our team and support our residents and their families.
The Pastoral Care is responsible for ensuring the Gospel values, Catholic social teaching, the charism of Mercy, and Mission and Values of Mercy Community are embedded in all aspects of the practices within the organisation. The Pastoral Carer provides care and support to residents to meet their sacramental, spiritual, psychological and social care needs.
Your role involves but not limited to:
* Provide a holistic and supportive approach to Mercy Community pastoral care services
* Support new residents to aged and community care services, including a spiritual-needs assessment, care plan and progress notes for residents
* Coordinate Linen and vestment laundering and care.
* Preparation and facilitation of Memorial/Thanksgiving services.
* Work under the supervision of the Pastoral Carer Lead and the collaborative oversight of the RN/EN in relation to resident care.
About you
* Relevant qualifications in Pastoral Care, Theology and/or Spirituality and/or counselling
* Demonstrated commitment to, knowledge and understanding of the principles of Catholic teaching, tradition and ecumenism
* Previous experience in a similar role, either in aged care or similar environments (desirable)
* Queensland Provisional Green or above
Why Mercy Community
Mercy Community a Catholic not-for-profit that provides a wide range of services supporting families and young people, people living with a disability and the elderly. All our work is driven by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity & Empowerment.
At Mercy Community, we support our employees to reach for opportunities both within their area of expertise as well as in a new field. Build a career with us and explore the possibilities of moving upwards into leadership roles or discover a new location across our broad geographic footprint.
Being part of the Mercy Community team, means you have access to some fantastic benefits, such as:
* Increase your take home pay through the use of generous salary packaging - up to $18,550 per annum of your salary is available as a tax-free component
* Pay for your Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when you need – saving you up to $153 if you need both cards!
* Provide you and your immediate family free, professional and confidential counselling services including specialised First Nations counsellors
Depending on your role, you may also be eligible:
* For annual influenza and/or other vaccination reimbursements
* To receive pay bonus’ of $500 for successful employee referrals
* To cash out or purchase annual leave and to take advantage of extra leave entitlements
We also ensure all our employees have access to a wide variety of excellent learning and development tools to continue your professional and personal development. This includes making sure you have access to a range of other career pathways and opportunities across Mercy.
APPLY NOW! Please note we may contact applicants prior to closing date so not delay in applying.
Mercy Community Services is a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
For any queries, please contact MCSCareers.Mailbox@mercycs.org.au.
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