PASTOR/CHAPLAIN
JOB DESCRIPTION
MISSION STATEMENT
In using the ministry of Jesus Christ as our model, we seek to provide quality of life options to assist adults 55+ to remain active by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
VISION STATEMENT
People Matter. Life is Precious. Make Someone’s Life Better.
RESPONSIBLE TO
Director of Pastoral Care
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Must possess a 4-year college degree, ecclesiastical endorsement and at least two units of Clinical/Spiritual Education or equivalent. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel. Experience includes at least 5 years of pastoral/spiritual care ministry. Demonstrates rudimentary knowledge of, or experience in, the operation of long-term care in the state of Kentucky. Demonstrates a knowledge and respect of religious beliefs/practices of the faith groups which might potentially become residents of/employees of the facilities as outlined by Title VI of the civil rights code and maintains a good rapport with clergy from various faith traditions. Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality.
JOB ROLE
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Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization.
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Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
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Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
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Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
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Look for, and share with leadership, ideas for improvement in the organization.
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Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success.
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Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Consistently model and demonstrate excellence in customer service, with a constant focus on person-centered care/services delivery.
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Ensures adherence to the mission and philosophy of the organization.
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Ensures that the rights of residents entrusted to the organization are respected.
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Provides pastoral care to residents, their families, visitors and staff to facilitate the healing process.
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Completes a “Spiritual Assessment” of each new resident within 7 days of admission.
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Visits residents a minimum of every 90 days and create a chaplain note in PCC.
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Responds to special needs or requests of spiritual care for any new or current resident of the facility.
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Plans, coordinates and facilitates chapel services, staff devotions and Bible studies on a regular schedule, either by leading these programs or by securing leadership of the program.
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Participates in the development and implementation of facility policies and procedures when requested.
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Maintains appropriate communication with site management and all staff members.
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Attends staff/management meetings, respecting that the spiritual immediacy of the position may require absence from some.
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Assists or implements the contact with the resident’s local church, as soon as possible upon admission, and change in health status or death.
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Ensures that the spiritual needs of the facility are met on a 24-hour, 7 day a week basis through own service or that of assistant chaplains.
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Actively participates in morning staff huddles, QAPI and orientation of new employees as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
