Timothy Martin
Roanoke,Va
Summary
Compassionate Spiritual Care Coordinator skilled in spiritual assessments and bereavement support. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advocate for patients and develop tailored care plans, delivering holistic support to terminally ill patients and their families.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Spiritual Care Coordinator / Chaplain
Care Hospice Inc.
09.2019 - Current
- Provided spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families in hospitals, nursing homes, and home visits, enhancing their emotional well-being during critical times.
- Making spiritual assessments of patients, taking into account mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual stresses, and responding with appropriate counseling and care.
- Providing spiritual and emotional support to patient’s families.
- Attended interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input and support.
- Assisting the medical staff in developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Conducted spiritual consultations and performed sacraments, coordinating with the patient's faith tradition for support.
- Provide emotional and spiritual counseling to patients and their families.
- Submitted reports on patient interactions and facilitated connections between clergy and hospice patients, ensuring comprehensive spiritual care.
- Delivered bereavement services through phone calls, visits, and memorial services for family members, supporting them through the grieving process.
- Have experience organizing and leading Grief Support Groups.
- Alpha Omega Hospice & Legacy Hospice (Care Hospice)
Hospice Chaplain
Kindred Hospice
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Provided spiritual support and counseling to patients and families in hospice settings
- Served communities in Brownwood, Eastland, and Abilene, Texas
Hospice Chaplain
Comanche County Hospice
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Outlined key responsibilities related to patient care and spiritual support.
Executive Director
Building Better Communities
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Coordinated volunteer groups to clear and restore residents' homes after disaster.
- Managed a budget of 3.5 million dollars and a large staff.
- Facilitated procurement of essential resources to support ongoing initiatives and development of permanent facilities.
- Developed professional counseling services to be provided to residents families.
- Oversaw small grants (up to $5000) per family to help them get back into their homes.
- Oversaw development of coffee house that evolved into a church plant after completion of Building Better Communities' tasks (2011).
- Partnered with 'Dress for Success' to provide job training to women.
- A 501-c-3 non profit established to help in the recovery and rebuilding of New Orleans following Katrina.
Senior Pastor
North County church of Christ
Escondido, USA
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Partnered with management to identify and recruit team members.
Instructor
International Christian University
Vienna, Austria
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Designed and taught interactive lessons on cross-cultural communication and religious studies to deepen student comprehension.
Senior Minister
Boulder church of Christ
Boulder, USA
01.1985 - 01.1990
Senior Minister
Ridgecrest church of Christ
Kern County, USA
01.1976 - 01.1985
Counselor
Hillview Acres Children’s home
Chino, USA
01.1975 - 01.1976
Education
Master of Arts - Mission / Cross Cultural Studies
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Philadelphia, PA05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology, Biblical Studies
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, Texas12.1975
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Freed Hardeman University
Henderson, TN05.1972
High School -
Fieldale-Collinsville High School
Collinsville, VA06.1970
Skills
- Spiritual assessment
- Care planning
- Bereavement support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Audit compliance
- Patient advocacy
Personal Information
Title: Spiritual Care Coordinator
Personal Life
Recently married college sweetheart and have a home in Roanoke (Garden City). In blended family, have 5 adult children - 3 girls and 2 boys.
Career Overview
Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator / Chaplain with 15+ years of experience in home and in facility visits to hospice patients and families for spiritual and emotional support. Excellent communication skills, ability to relate to peoples from all walks of life, cultures and religions. Supportive team member also providing spiritual and emotional support to co-workers. Professional musician using music (acoustic guitar) and broad genres of music to relate and support others. Lead grief support groups and provide grief support to families before and following death of a loved one. American Red Cross CPR Certification. Trained Emergency Medical Responder (Texas A&M) First Responder, Desdemona Volunteer Fire, Desdemona, Texas.
Timeline
Spiritual Care Coordinator / Chaplain
Care Hospice Inc.
09.2019 - Current
Hospice Chaplain
Kindred Hospice
05.2014 - 08.2019
Hospice Chaplain
Comanche County Hospice
06.2012 - 05.2014
Executive Director
Building Better Communities
01.2007 - 01.2012
Senior Pastor
North County church of Christ
01.1997 - 01.2006
Instructor
International Christian University
01.1995 - 01.1997
Senior Minister
Boulder church of Christ
01.1985 - 01.1990
Senior Minister
Ridgecrest church of Christ
01.1976 - 01.1985
Counselor
Hillview Acres Children’s home
01.1975 - 01.1976
Master of Arts - Mission / Cross Cultural Studies
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology, Biblical Studies
Lubbock Christian University
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Freed Hardeman University
High School -
Fieldale-Collinsville High School