CARE MINISTRY ASSISTANT

FGCC is currently accepting applications for a part-time Care Ministry Assistant. This is a part-time role of approximately 18hrs. per week, and will provide support and assistance to our Director of Care. Applicants should have a cheerful and positive demeanor that connects well with people from a diversity of age groups, excellent communications skills, and fit well with our staff team. The successful applicant will also have a strong sense of identity with and commitment to the values and beliefs of our church.

Role Components:

• Assisting with Seniors programming as required.
• Assisting with visitation to hospitals, care homes, families in crisis, and home bound as required.
• Assisting with flower and shawl ministry.
• Assisting with the maintenance of appropriate records as led by the Director of Care.
• Receiving mentorship with funeral processes/ pre-funeral care as well as follow-up care.
• Receiving mentorship in any other areas as required from the Director of Care

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in working with a diversity of age groups.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity for developing relationships with ministry leaders, volunteers, staff, and seniors.
• Proven ability to work in diverse ministry settings.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the ability to recruit and equip volunteer staff, multiplying the ministry through delegation and team ministry.
• Ability to be a team player and take direction from a supervisor
• Experience in handling confidential subject matter with dignity and integrity.