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Served as part of a newly developed interdisciplinary team in a 5 star facility; resident-centered practice; advocated for residents by problem solving through creative solutions; interviewed, hired and supervised social service assistant; implemented behavior management program; created policies and procedures relevant to department; assessed, documented and addressed psychosocial needs of residents through resident, staff and family interview and diagnostic tools, i.e. MMSE, MDS; designed, implemented and monitored individualized care plans, including resident specific behavior management plans as part of interdisciplinary team.

Acted as Executive Director of a newly founded advocacy agency, supervised volunteer coordinator and volunteers, provided volunteer training, advocated for Ombudsman program, advocated for residents of long-term care facilities within a 9-county area in Northeast Indiana; assisted residents and families in accessing the community and its resources; provided facility staff in-services on residents’ rights, abuse prevention and sensitivity training; empowered residents and caregivers; conducted community presentations to increase knowledge and encourage involvement in the lives of nursing home residents.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Public Administration

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Social Administration And Aging

Ba, Spanish, Social Work