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Allentown, Pa, Us

Quakertown, Pa

• Developed marketing strategies to maximize admissions including daily contact with potential referral sources• Effectively manage electronic referral programs• Facilitated the resident referral and approval process in an efficient manner• Exhibited knowledge of the admissions process including policy, procedures, assessments & paperwork requirements• Worked with local community organizations and hospitals to generate a positive image and encourage referrals• Established & maintained relationships with local hospitals, physicians & community organizations for the purpose of generating consistent admissions to the facility

Allentown, Pa

Plans, implements and oversees the Connections Program in accordance with company guidelines. Provides line management supervision of co-workers on the Connections Unit as they support and assist residents in activities of daily living and participation in a quality Connections Program. Utilizes Validation based approaches to care when working with residents who exhibit challenging behaviors and models and teaches those approaches to co-workers.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

As the director of resident services, I make sure the needs of the independent living residents they are being met. Communicate with families and residents about changes in health status. Collaborate with marketing to assist new, incoming residents to the community. Assist the community life department in running activities.

Allentown, Pennsylvania

As a PRN employee, I started as a dining associate, providing meals for the residents in any building for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I moved to become a community life associate in the Connections Neighborhood. I work with the residents that have dementia or Alzheimer's and many are at various stages. I can provide anywhere from 1:1 to 1:15 time with the residents with baking, trivia, reminiscing.Adding to the list, I can also provide PCA (personal care) to residents. I assist with ADL's and IADL's while maintaining the residents rights and dignity.

Bethlehem, Pa

I attend weekly community meetings for updates on residents with the interdisciplinary team, conduct assessments of residents on the skilled nursing floor whether at admissions, 5-day, 15-day, or discharge. I am planning an educational program for dining staff about Alzheimer's and dementia communication techniques.

Bethlehem, Pa

SAM, Inc. provides service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northampton and Lehigh County. I shadow the service coordinators on cases that they have to be exposed to what they do. I also am working on a resource guide for the Office of Long Term Living with information regarding senior housing, meals, etc.

Master Of Social Work (M.S.W.), Social Work

Activities and Societies: Phi AlphaAs a MSW student at Kutztown University, I am volunteering my time with department run events such.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta, Delta Epsilon IotaAs a student at IUP, I studied sociology. Graduating with honors..