CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT Job at Wesleyan Homes, Georgetown, TX

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  • Wesleyan Homes
  • Georgetown, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The work we do here is special. It takes someone special - YOU!

The Wesleyan has been providing personalized healthcare and services to seniors in the Georgetown community for over 60 years. Every day we strive to make a difference in the quality of someone’s life and we are looking for someone special like YOU to join us in making that difference and making it matter to the residents we serve!

We are currently looking for a full-time Chaplain Assistant to work within our Senior Living Community at The Wesleyan. A current ordination as a minister, deacon or elder within the United Methodist Church along with a heart for seeing those in a senior living and skilled nursing environment thrive holistically, and a dedicated passion for serving others through individualized spiritual care will be essential to your success as a Chaplain Assistant at The Wesleyan.

Join us and be a part of a mission and values-based organization where you can make a difference and make it matter in the lives of others simply by bringing your passion and purpose to the work you do every day!

** This position is a full-time position that requires availability on Sunday mornings for on-campus worship services and availability for attendance at services that may occur in the evening and/or on weekends. The Chaplain Assistant is also required to be on-call at least one week each month. **

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provides appropriate spiritual care to the residents and their family members as well as to the employees of The Wesleyan.
  • Provides spiritual care and support to individuals of all faiths or no faith.
  • Regularly performs religious services, in an ecumenical spirit, at all community buildings and with individuals of all care levels. This will require an understanding of the various different communication levels related to Aging, Dementia and various theological frameworks.
  • Write and deliver sermons within a traditional liturgical format.
  • Administers the sacrament of Holy Communion under the supervision of the Director of Spiritual Life.
  • Leads study classes and assists in the recruitment of teachers and visiting choirs as needed from among residents and area churches.
  • Attends and participates in The Wesleyan's bi-annual memorial services and assists the Director of Spiritual Life in the planning of individual memorial services for residents and their families.
  • Complete hospital visitations of residents as needed and required and in a timely fashion.
  • Upholds the values and beliefs of the Wesleyan Board of Trustees and serves to meet the mission of The Wesleyan.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Must be a current, active ordained minister, deacon or elder (priest/pastor), preferably of the United Methodist Church is required. A minister of another denomination will be considered if the candidate does not have strong doctrinal differences from the United Methodist Church and articles of religion and can preside at an open communion table.
  • Must be of good moral and ethical character and in good mental and physical condition.
  • Must have a strong understanding or willingness to learn about issues related to Aging, Dementia, Senior Health Care, Home Health, Hospice and Grief.
  • Must be willing and able to cooperate with regulatory agencies, board members, administrators, other team leaders, fellow employees and residents.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are required as well as the ability to document resident/client/staff interaction in a timely and clear fashion.
  • Must be able to lift, move, push and manipulate at least 30 lbs. including the ability to push and move wheelchairs, rollators and Geri-chairs on both carpeted and tiled floors.
  • Must possess leadership ability.
  • Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, and be able to handle residents and family members based on whatever maturity or cognitive level at which they are currently functioning.
  • Must be available on Sunday mornings and on-call at least one week each month.
  • Travel throughout the surrounding area is required.
  • A valid Texas driver’s license is required.

The Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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