Joanne O'Neill
West Orange,New Jersey
Summary
Communicative Chaplain Assistant proudly offering over 20 years of providing support and compassionate care. Remains calm in any type of situation. Empathetic professional with high level of patience and committed to keeping information confidential. Demonstrated working knowledge in variety of theological and philosophical approaches to questions surrounding death, pain, suffering and the meaning of human existence.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student/Contingent Chaplain
Atlantic Health System:Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Sat with patients in need of companionship and emotional support.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists or doctors for necessary care.
- Responded to patient requests overnight and on weekends through on-call schedule.
- Responded to crisis situations to offer support and assist with end-of-life issues.
- Assisted patients and families with advanced directives and end-of-life planning.
- Supported medical teams, offering compassionate assistance when handling traumatic and end-of-life situations.
Volunteer Pastoral Visitor, Eucharistic Min.
St. Philomena's Church
Livingston, NJ
09.2015 - 06.2020
Classroom Teacher
Newark Public Schools, Our Lady of Mercy, IHMary
Whippany, Maplewood And Newark, NJ, NJ
09.1972 - 01.2015
Licensed Funeral Director/Bereavement Counselor
George Ahr & Son, Menorah Chapels
Irvington And Union, NJ
07.1978 - 03.1991
Education
2 Units Level 1 CPE Sept 22- May 23 - Chaplaincy
Atlantic Health Systems
Overlook, Summit,NJ05.2023
Master of Arts - Systematic Theology/Pastoral Theology
Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
South Orange, NJ12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Services
New York, NY03.1980
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
College of St. Elizabeth
Convent Station, NJ05.1972
Skills
- Patient Education
- Decision Making
- Care Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Rapport
- Patient Advocacy
- Stress Management Assistance
- Spiritual Guidance
- Worship Participation
- Problem Resolution
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
References
- Stephen Faller Chaplain Educator, Overlook Hospital Summit, NJ 908-522-2780
- Fr. Anthony Randazzo Pastor, Holy Trinity Church, Westfield, NJ 908-232-8137
Certification
Eucharistic Minister 2014
Bereavement Group Facilitator/Minister 2014
Timeline
Student/Contingent Chaplain
Atlantic Health System:Overlook Medical Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
Volunteer Pastoral Visitor, Eucharistic Min.
St. Philomena's Church
09.2015 - 06.2020
Licensed Funeral Director/Bereavement Counselor
George Ahr & Son, Menorah Chapels
07.1978 - 03.1991
Classroom Teacher
Newark Public Schools, Our Lady of Mercy, IHMary
09.1972 - 01.2015
2 Units Level 1 CPE Sept 22- May 23 - Chaplaincy
Atlantic Health Systems
Master of Arts - Systematic Theology/Pastoral Theology
Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Services
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
College of St. Elizabeth
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