Pastoral Care Minister within Women's Religious Congregation

Description This full-time position provides emotional and spiritual support for religious women living at Mount Notre Dame Health Center, a health care community for aging Sisters run by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The Sisters of Notre Dame are committed to providing compassionate and supportive care in a homelike environment for a community of religious women who dedicated their lives to teaching, service, and caring for the most vulnerable among us.

The candidate will be a member of a team who are responsible for supporting the emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of our Sisters.

Key Responsibilities

Support and accompany Sisters as they navigate their aging process Foster a home-like atmosphere in the context of community life Facilitate respectful and constructive communication Advocate for the needs and concerns of the Sisters, individually and communally Promote and support the spiritual life of the community Collaborate with the Moderator Team, Health Center staff, and Provincial Leadership Provide support to a Sister's needs during end-of-life stages Maintain confidentiality Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and beliefs of all members

Requirements

• Competencies Needed: Value and participate in collaboration Possess adaptability and flexibility Participate in care partnering and walking with others Possess ability to communicate effectively Ability to think critically Active listening Possess a compassionate, patient and empathetic demeanor Ability to foster inclusivity, respect and cooperation Be open to and have respect for the values, mission, and spiritual life of religious women Possess a reflective and evaluative perspective of team effectiveness Ability to build rapport among colleagues and Mount Notre Dame Health Center community members Possess or willingness to grow in an understanding of the aging process Understanding of Catholic religious beliefs and customs Preferred Credentials:
• Social Work and/or Pastoral Care
• Experience working with the elderly

Why Work for Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Meaningful work in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Competitive pay and benefits package. Eleven (11) paid holidays and double time for holidays worked Annual Performance Reviews with cost-of-living consideration Opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of our Sisters Complimentary meal per shift Employee Assistance Program Employee Hardship Relief Fund Free on-campus parking If you feel called to serve and want to be part of a team dedicated to caring for others in a faith-filled environment, we invite you to apply.