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Elizabeth (Lily) MacDonald

Glace Bay

Summary

Compassionate and experienced Spiritual and Religious Care Chaplain at Nova Scotia Health Authority, adept at providing grief support and spiritual guidance. Skilled in effective communication and crisis intervention, I foster strong relationships while delivering tailored spiritual care and reflections, enhancing the emotional well-being of patients, families, and staff. Strong focus on continuing education and learning as witnessed through ongoing workshop and certificates in Palliative Care, Alzheimer's Awareness, and Organ and Tissue.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Spiritual and Religious Care Chaplain

Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2005 - Current
  • A combination of patient, family, and staff care at Cape Breton Regional and Glace Bay hospitals, as well as long-term care facility- Taigh Na Mara.
  • Experienced in palliative, long-term care, mental health, and units 3B, 4B, and 4C.
  • Preparing and conducting spiritual reflections for long-term care and the adult day program.
  • Regularly prepared schedules for clergy.
  • Meet with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Spiritual care representative for the Quality Care Team.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
  • Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
  • Researched and prepared materials used in special services and reflections.

Janitorial Cleaner

Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board
09.2003 - 06.2013
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
  • Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.

Education

Clinical Pastoral Education - Unit 2

Canadian Assoc. of Pastoral Practice & Education

Bachelor of Education (partial Completion) -

Mount Saint Vincent University

Skills

  • Grief support
  • Spiritual services facilitation
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Effective communication
  • Spiritual counseling
  • Spiritual care
  • Mental health awareness
  • Strong relationship builder

Timeline

Spiritual and Religious Care Chaplain

Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2005 - Current

Janitorial Cleaner

Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board
09.2003 - 06.2013

Clinical Pastoral Education - Unit 2

Canadian Assoc. of Pastoral Practice & Education

Bachelor of Education (partial Completion) -

Mount Saint Vincent University

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