Yaroslav Prykhitko
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Seasoned pastor offering 31 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Grace Community Church
01.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- 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.
Administrator/Home Health LVN
Absolute Residential Care
12.2003 - 05.2021
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring they were equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in their roles.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Pastor
Word Of Life Bible Church
03.2009 - 11.2015
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
Pastoral Assistant
Grace Baptist Church
05.1996 - 11.2007
- Demonstrated adaptability by stepping into various roles within the ministry as needed to support overall mission objectives.
- Provided support for families facing challenges or crises by offering compassionate counsel rooted in Christian values and empathy.
- Led small group Bible studies to nurture spiritual growth among members while stimulating thought-provoking discussions on faith-related topics.
- Mentored youth group members through regular meetings, fostering strong relationships while imparting valuable life lessons grounded in faith principles.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Provided pastoral counseling to members of congregation.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Provided guidance to members of congregation.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
LVN
Santa Barbara Supportive Services
12.2002 - 12.2003
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
CNA/Home Health Aide
Senior Planning Services
03.1997 - 11.2002
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Education
Master of Divinity - Bible And Theology
The Master's Seminary
Sun Valley, CA 05.2011
Associate Degree in Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA12.2000
Bachelor of Biblical Studies - Missionary -Teacher of Biblical Subjects
Donetsk Bible College
Ukraine05.1993
Skills
- Spiritual Counseling
- Effective Communication
- Spiritual Guidance
- Sermon Preparation
- Ministry development
- Mental health awareness
- Bible studies
- Grief support
- Spiritual care
- Worship service assistance
- Interfaith understanding
- Funeral officiating
- Anger Management
- Marriage counseling
- Prayer leadership
- Pastoral Care
- Baptism administration
- Pre-marital Counseling
- Counseling
- Preaching
- Spiritual instruction
- Spiritual leadership
- Individual Counseling
- Problem-Solving
- Shepherding
- Mission-oriented
- Written Communication
- Public Speaking
- Multitasking
Timeline
Pastor
Grace Community Church
01.2016 - Current
Pastor
Word Of Life Bible Church
03.2009 - 11.2015
Administrator/Home Health LVN
Absolute Residential Care
12.2003 - 05.2021
LVN
Santa Barbara Supportive Services
12.2002 - 12.2003
CNA/Home Health Aide
Senior Planning Services
03.1997 - 11.2002
Pastoral Assistant
Grace Baptist Church
05.1996 - 11.2007
Master of Divinity - Bible And Theology
The Master's Seminary
Associate Degree in Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
Bachelor of Biblical Studies - Missionary -Teacher of Biblical Subjects
Donetsk Bible College
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