Krista Breddin

• Focused on 24 individuals/families with an average of 6 on hospice and 2 deaths per month.
• Turned everyday routines into adventures by crafting and executing a monthly calendar of life enrichment activities that enhanced educational, emotional,
  intellectual, physical, social and spiritual dimensions of well-being tailored to group or individual abilities and interests.
• Forged bonds that bridged to community organizations, uniting staff, families, residents and volunteers in fostering a supportive community environment and
  offering emotional support.
• Ensured compliance with state regulations & facility policies by designing admission interviews, completing the MDS Section F, CAA when prompted, Annual Activities Assessment, Personalized Care Plan, ID Notes and Care Track Documentation of Experiences.
• Participated in Care Conferences as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of programs through ongoing assessment with solicited feedback from residents, families, staff members & medical records
  to adaptively continue to improve the quality of activity offerings, respond to changing resident needs or interests and demonstrating flexibility with a commitment to providing Person-Centered Care, ensuring a high level of satisfaction was maintained.
• Innovated & strategized ways to help residents overcome challenges & unlock doors to experiences tailored to their functional & situational realities including cognitive stimulation techniques for improved mental health outcomes among participants suffering from dementia or related conditions.
• Supervised volunteer staff in the implementation of activities, ensuring a high level of safety and service was consistently provided for all residents.
• Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained a positive
  atmosphere.
• Created and maintained detailed activity records and reports of operations for evaluation.

Pastoral Care Visits & Spiritual Counseling:
The Chaplain, Spiritual Care Volunteers, and community clergy visit and counsel individuals and their families in times of personal crisis related to health issues, an ailing relative, or a death in the family. Visits are made in hospitals, eldercare centers, and homes.

JFS serves those who are otherwise unaffiliated, isolated or disconnected from Jewish life. Together we ensure the
needs of the community are met.

Jewish Community Collaboration:
The program serves as a referral resource to facilitate connection with a patient’s/ resident's rabbi/congregation while respecting HIPAA laws.

Education & Training:
The Community Chaplain trains and oversees a team of Spiritual Care Volunteers. This dedicated group is an integral component of the Chaplaincy program. Volunteers receive extensive training to work in the healthcare community serving the spiritual needs of Jewish patients in area hospitals and eldercare centers. They provide connection and support to those who might otherwise be alone or disconnected from the community as they graciously fulfill the mitzvah of “bikkur cholim”, visiting the sick. This group of dedicated volunteers is integral to the JFS Chaplaincy Program. A warm and nurturing team enhances the personal and spiritual growth of the volunteers.

Requirements:
Recommendation from a rabbi or Jewish community leader
Interview with the Jewish Community Chaplain Screening, including background check, drug screen and TB test Spiritual Care and HIPAA training and Three educational gatherings per year. One-year commitment (Renewable)

Type Two: Certified Emergency Response Chaplain (Awarded 8/2021) (Volunteer)

Certified emergency response chaplains are trained within their professions to provide care. They lead and closely supervise teams of Emotional Spiritual Care Specialists. They may be clergy, mental health professionals, victim
advocates, or those with crisis intervention training and skills. They have disaster specific training and experience and solid helping skills. Experienced crisis responders often have specific experience with specialized populations and have completed over 92 hours of training including the following courses:

ICISF Required Courses:
CISM: Grief Following Trauma (14 hrs) 8/20-21/2021
CISM: Understanding Suicide (14 hrs) 8/22-23/2021
CISM: Spiritual and Psychological First Aid

(14 hrs) 6/16-17/2021
CISM: Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disaster Operations (14 hrs) 6/11-12/2021

FEMA:
IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System

(3 hrs) 3/24/2020
IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (3 hrs) 3/4/2020
IS-505 Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster (5 hrs) 3/25/2020
IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) Introduction (3 hrs) 5/8/2020

IS-800 National Response Framework Introduction

(3 hrs) 5/8/2020

Salvation Army:

SA: 200 Incident Command System (7 hrs) 10/6/2020
SA: Role of the Chaplain in Crisis Response ID#5077

(2 hrs) 2/27/2021
SA: Chaplaincy with First Responders (2 hrs) 3/24/2020
SA: EDS 100 - Introduction to The Salvation Army Disaster Services (6 hrs) 4/10/2019
SA: Safe From Harm Basic + Supervisor (5 hrs) 11/11/2021

Additional Training:
SA: Traveling as an EDS Worker 7/28/2024
SA: Intro to EDS (EDS-GEN-1 Online) 7/27/2024
SA: The EDS Worker (EDS-GEN-102) 7/27/2024
SA: Central Territory Caseworker Certification 5/15/2020
SA: Pathway of Hope Trained (Strengths Based Case Management) May 2019
SA: 122 - The Emotional & Spiritual Care Specialist 4/15/2019 (6CE)

• Served 80 Independent and Assisted Living Senior HUD Housing Residents.
• Provided emotional and spiritual guidance including referral to outside resources when appropriate to team members, clients, residents and their immediate families.
• Completed Spiritual Assessments.
• Counseled distressed and bereaved individuals and families while providing helpful strategies for understanding and healing.
• Created, Planned, Organized, Publicized and Led events and programs offering celebratory, educational and social service opportunities focused on maintaining a judgment-free presence, inclusive to all faiths, sexual orientations, and ethnicities.
• Responded to critical incident situations where senior living residents have been traumatized.
• Served as an advisory team member to management regarding matters of religion, morals/ethics and morale.
• Made hospital and home visits to senior living residents and immediate family
  members.
• Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
• Expanded community engagement and program outreach.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Led weekly Bible Study, Women's Ministry and Worship Services.
• Assisted Law Enforcement with Funeral Home pick-ups, preparation of family for identification and visitation of deceased residents followed by memorial service planning and effective support services.
• Coordinated, Developed, Directed, Recruited and Recognized Volunteers.
• Created and Delivered Personalized Monthly Birthday Gift Bags and Encouragement Cards.
• Participated in the coordination, planning and implementation of seasonal programs for Holidays, Fundraising, Superbowl Sunday, Women's Camp,
  Summer Camp, Spiritual Renewal and Memorial Services.
• Assisted with preparation and maintenance of financial records, counting, recording and depositing donations.

• Led a community based and respected ministry organization.
• Ministered to people of many cultures.
• Met with individuals, discussed concerns compassionately and determined appropriate involvement to meet spiritual needs. (Spiritual
  Assessments)
• Helped people to find a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and discover more about God.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
• Planned, conducted and led worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission including, worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
• Developed, Planned and Taught Adult and Children's Sunday School classes.
• Researched, sourced, modified and prepared class curricula materials and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements used in Bible study and daily devotions.
• Participated in God's work, Being God's hands, God's feet and God's heart in the world.
• Visited with people isolated in the hospital, nursing homes, retirement communities and prison.
• Provided spiritual care, comfort and emotional support through visitation, counseling, prayer and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
• Provided food pantry orders and meals for those in need without discrimination.
• Gave comfort to people struggling through adapting to the changes and losses coming with the
  pandemic of Covid-19.
• Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
• Provided spiritual care, comfort & high level of emotional support through visitation, counseling and prayer.
• Loved unconditionally and served without discrimination.
• Provided school supplies, summer meals and Thanksgiving dinners for the community.
• Provided joy for children and adults at Christmastime with holiday gift baskets and presents.
• Referred people seeking help with their addictive behaviors toward helpful resources.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Confirmed my calling by God into full time ministry.