Job Description

Grief and Supportive Care Counsellor, Residence

Permanent, Full-Time, On-Site

Hospice Vaughan

Since 1995, Hospice Vaughan, a not-for-profit organization, has been helping people with life-limiting illnesses live fully in comfort and with dignity until they die, while providing support for families, friends, and caregivers. We provide a 12-bed residential hospice as well as a range of community services, including service navigation and case management, grief and family support services, day programs, and complementary therapies and wellness programs.

Join Our Team

This role will appeal to a dynamic and experienced regulated health care professional who values hospice palliative care and is eager to support a growing organization and an energetic team. Reporting to the Manager of Residence, the Grief and Supportive Care Counsellor will provide support to individuals living with and dying from life-limiting illnesses and their family members in the residence.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and strong core of volunteers to provide care to individuals/caregivers at the end of life with compassion, empathy, and understanding

Provide quality support to residents and their caregivers

Work in close collaboration with other members of the clinical team

Facilitate family meetings and resident interactions in a way that meets resident and caregiver needs

Lead debrief support to staff

Offer support based on sound knowledge of hospice palliative care and grief processes

Provide grief education and support for any resident/family member who requests help

Participate in group memorial service for staff, the bereaved, and the community

Support, instruct, and educate the resident and family/caregiver

Support the resident and family's unique spiritual and cultural beliefs

Collaborate with other agencies and professionals for the benefit of the resident

Provide mentorship and supervision to students as appropriate

Support grief and supportive care programming for community clients as needed

Position Requirements

Licensed/certified as a regulated health professional in Ontario

University degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or equivalent with expertise in hospice palliative care; a master's degree is an asset

Previous grief counselling experience

Demonstrated understanding of hospice palliative care

Experience working with an interprofessional team

Experience working with volunteers and diverse populations

Strong computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, etc.)

Knowledge of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario standards

Completed palliative education

Required to work fully on site

Willingness to perform any other duties to ensure that Hospice Vaughan operates in an effective and professional manner

Qualified applicants are invited to forward a cover letter and resume to hr@hospicevaughan.com. Please specify "Grief and Supportive Care Counsellor" in the subject line of your e-mail.

This posting will remain open until hiring is completed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agency inquiries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00-$43.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Woodbridge, ON L4H 3G7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Palliative Care Grief Counselling: 2 years (required) Grief Counselling: 2 years (required) Hospice Palliative Care: 2 years (preferred) Working with Volunteers and Diverse Population: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Certified as a regulated Health Professional (required)
Work Location: In person