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Ollie Demous

Denton,TX

Summary

Pragmatic Chaplain skilled helping many individuals simultaneously in fast-paced environments while remaining calm and composed. Faithfilled individual dedicated to working with emotional needs of others. Offering empathy, patience and commitment to keeping information confidential and Honoring God,

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Chaplain

Good Samaritan
Denton, Texas
11.2014 - 11.2021
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
  • Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Managed office and maintained records. files and preformed administrative duties of chaplain.
  • Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Hospice Chaplain

East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, AL
08.2000 - 10.2014
  • Visited and counseled patients, families and staff in daily floor rotation per concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
  • Responded to code blues and other emergencies to verify patient identity and engage and support family.
  • Collaborated with administrative teams to develop and implement plans for increasing patient satisfaction, boosting satisfaction .
  • Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
  • Conducted religious sacraments for sick patients and family members.
  • Facilitated referrals to variety of educational and support groups, individual counseling and crisis response resources for bereaved families.
  • Recruited community chaplains, spiritual counselors and spiritual care volunteers to adequately meet patient, family and caregiver needs.
  • Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
  • Developed and implemented processes to meet and offer support to newly admitted families in inpatient areas.
  • Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
  • Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
  • Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
  • Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Supervised the CPE program for EAMC. Trained local pastors in ministering at the bed side of the dying.

Chaplain

Crown Of Texas Hospice
Conroe, Texas
02.1994 - 07.2000
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
  • Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Supervised associate 3 associate Chaplains, provided training and personalized instruction.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Raised community awareness of needs and contributions of Hospice and patients through community events.

Sr. Pastor

Woodland Christian Church
The Woodlands, TX
06.1988 - 01.1992
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.

Sr. Pastor

Heights Christian Church
Houston, Texas
07.1986 - 07.1988
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Daily Supervision of 360 section 8 high rise apartments.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.

Sr. Pastor

First Christian Church
Lampasas, Texas
12.1978 - 07.1986
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
  • Increased church membership by 10% each year of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating facilities and classrooms.
  • Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.

Sr. Pastor

First Christian Church
Passo Robles, Calafornia
07.1975 - 11.1978
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.

Education

Masters of Divinity - Masters of Divinity

Phillips Theological Seminary
Tulsa, OK
06.1974

Skills

  • Staff Meetings
  • Needs Awareness
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Child Programs
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Administrative Duties
  • Data Entry
  • Compassionate Care
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mission Coordination
  • Bible Studies
  • Crisis Response
  • Vocational Education
  • Biblical Stewardship
  • Committee Leadership
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Patient Information
  • Grief Support
  • Annual Budgets
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Teacher Training
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
  • Interventions Understanding
  • Systems Analysis
  • Patient Rounds
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Active Member Engagement
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Professional Development
  • Membership Databases
  • Community Activities
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Active Learning
  • Lesson Management
  • Public Relations
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Life Support Technique Skills
  • Professional Relationships
  • Hospice Visits
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Development Activities
  • Social Behaviors
  • Law Enforcement
  • Fundraising Documentation

Timeline

Chaplain

Good Samaritan
11.2014 - 11.2021

Hospice Chaplain

East Alabama Medical Center
08.2000 - 10.2014

Chaplain

Crown Of Texas Hospice
02.1994 - 07.2000

Sr. Pastor

Woodland Christian Church
06.1988 - 01.1992

Sr. Pastor

Heights Christian Church
07.1986 - 07.1988

Sr. Pastor

First Christian Church
12.1978 - 07.1986

Sr. Pastor

First Christian Church
07.1975 - 11.1978

Masters of Divinity - Masters of Divinity

Phillips Theological Seminary

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