Angela Pappas Email & Phone Number

Harvey, Illinois, United States

Help patients and their families cope with illnesses and injuries. Provide outstanding customer service alongside counseling, crisis intervention, emotional and mental assessments, and information about resources and treatment plans. Member of multidisciplinary team and conduct MDR meetings to review patient bed status, discharges, observation status and length or stay patients.Advocate for patient and families needs. Reviewing new admissions for any special needs or issues that need to be addressed.Assisting with patient discharging from a hospital to go into another level of care (i.e long term acute care hospital, long term or short term at a skilled nursing facility, acute inpatient rehab, psychiatric nursing home or hospital.)Coordinating the care of patients with complex needs that require multiple services over time.Handling crisis that come up unexpectedly with 1:1 or group counseling or therapy Helping patients understand financial and emotional resources available to them.Meet with patients and family members to discuss needs, conditions, resources, and options Work with patients to set goals, form plans to reach those goals and monitor progressCoordinate care plans and support for patients who require multiple services at a time.Provide informational counseling and advice on how to live with illnesses or injuries.Meet with new patients to discover which services can properly address their special needs or restrictions Assist with patient discharging from hospital to next level of care or home with home health services Perform research into various medical subjects and stay up to date on industry news or NASW C.E.U continuity education classes to increase one's knowledge base about Healthcare, Children & Families and Cultural Compentency

Lagrange, Illinois, United States

As a CGS Intern, I was trained to help caregivers deal with being a primary caretaker and for caring for themselves. Offers one-on-one support at home or via phone. We listen, we discuss, we guide and we solve problems together!I also had a working caseload of fifteen individuals. Facilitated & Trained to be a Caregiver Stress-Busting Dementia Program

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Provides substance abuse counseling to adults and families and in group and 1:1 clinical settings-Develop and implement curriculum for a variety of groups.-Perform intake and assessment, and develop treatment plans and/or treatment referrals for clientsreferred by corrections, public agencies, employees, families or other means.-Monitor client progress and adherence to treatment plan; maintain client files and casedocumentation in accordance with related policies.-Coordinate prevention activities within the county, primarily focusing on adults and families.-Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources and agencies.-Utilize/make referrals to assist client in plans for education, vocational training, employment,housing, transportation, medical, mental health, etc.-Serve as drug detection specialist. Take random UA’s on clients and submit to testing lab.-Prepare and submit required forms and reports related to programs and activities.-Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.

Bridgeview, Il

-Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.-Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments-Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.-Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.-Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.-Refer individuals to educational or work programs.-Refer clients to community or social service programs.-Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.-Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.-Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress per measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.-Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress.-Maintain client records.-Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.-Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.-Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.-Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.-Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.-Complete & file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer and/or discharge.-Chart notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care. Perform routine charting duties as required & in accordance with established charting & documentation policies & procedures.-Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

10602 Southwest Hwy

Responsibilities:Accept and support the board of directors philosophy of carePrepare and provide clinical relevant interventionsIntervene with problematic disruptive behaviorsRespond to Crisis per facility policy and procedureFollow and help Maintain and enforce all facility rules and regulationsComplete all documentation as required by federal, state, local and facility policiesAssist in the over-all functioning of the behavior health unitAttend and Participate in all team meetings and supervisions as scheduled by the PRSDReport all signs of resident abuse or neglect immediatelyRespect and enforce all resident rightsWork all shifts and start and end shifts on timeMaintain Personnel and Professional high standards Of practiceJob DutiesAssist in conducting Comprehensive AssessmentsAssist in development in Interim Treatment plans, Comprehensive Treatment plans and quarterly evaluationsAssist in the completions of MDS and CAAsProvide group and individual counseling sessions ,as well as case management and discharging planning services.Assist in providing crisis management services which may include the use of CPI ( Crisis Prevention and Intervention)techniques as trained by certified trainerAssist in Managing milieu and mealtimesDocument assessments ,interventions,contacts and provision of services.Review Relevant Behavioral Reports and follow up with appropriate documentationParticipate in and seek out Clinical supervisionAssist in activity department with various activitiesAssist in other departments in managing resident behaviorAttend in all services and participate in continuing educationPerform other Related duties as assigned

Indian Head Park, Il

-Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluations and directing the psychiatric rehabilitation services programs on Briar Place Nursing Center.-Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification of related social and emotional needs of the residents.-Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the PRSD/Administrator as required.-Assist in the arranging of services and transportation to other appointments when necessary.-Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of specialized psychiatric rehabilitation service programs.-Coordinate psychiatric rehabilitation services activities with other departments as necessary.-Work with the facility's consulates as necessary and implement recommended change as required.-Make written and oral reports or recommendations to the PRSD/Administrator concerning the potation of the psychiatric rehabilitation department. -Participation in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.-Know the psychiatric rehabilitation program and the regulations governing psychiatric rehabilitation services and resident rights. -Participate with Interdisciplinary Team (aka IDT) in Care Plan Meetings for each resident on the assigned caseload. Care plans may be in response to significant change, initial for new admissions, quarterly annual care plan conferences. Prioritize needs, write goal statements and discharge plans with the IDT. -As part of the psychiatric rehabilitation services treatment program, provide 1:1 counseling groups, training and behavioral interventions to develop resident skills in self maintenance, social functioning, community living skills, symptom management and substance abuse and vocational rehabilitation.

Evergreen Park, Illinois

Social Services assist in the identification of, and to provide for, each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs. Assist in the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during their stay at the facility and in the planning for their discharge.Responsibilities:-Observe patient behavior, assess needs, and create treatments and intervention strategies-Monitor, evaluate, and record patient progress according to measurable goals in care plans.-Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status-Advocate for patients to resolve crises and meet needs necessary for quality of life-Communicate with patient families and coordinate care conferences-Work collaboratively with other members of the patient-care team to ensure successful care management-Maintain documentation, records, assessments, and date as defined by facility and state of Illinois-Provide patients with outside services if needed-Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.-Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services-Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.-Discharge planning and various other social service responsibilities.

Palos Park

-Provides appropriate activities according to the resident's care plan and specific needs. -Conducts group and/or individual activities with residents and assist the Life Enrichment team in developing innovative and creative activities to meet their needs. -Actively participate in outstanding customer service and promote compassionate and quality care to every resident.

La Grange Park, Illinois

Completed: Psychosocial and behavioral assessments using MDS/RAI processCare planningAll aspects pertaining to quality of life and well-being for 86 ResidentsResident & family interventionsProviding direct services to the entire community through psycho-social assessments, interviews and crisis intervention. Responsible for providing interventions which would enhance the quality of life of the resident. Interacts regularly with Residents, Resident families, medical/therapy personnel and other Plymouth Place staff. Demonstrates knowledge of community based agencies and services for geriatrics; provides referrals to these agencies based upon the residents needs.Coordinates discharge plans for residents discharged to their residences within the Plymouth Place community, and/or other community residents who are discharged to other facilities and/or their general community residence.Provide education and form completion for residents and significant others regarding advanced directives, living wills, POAs for Health Care and POAs for Property. Update records if/when there are changes in names, addresses, etc.Provide on-going psycho-social intervention to individuals and assist them in reaching their optimum level of functioning toward independence and their emotional well being.Arrange individual or family interdisciplinary conferences to facilitate discussion and decision making regarding quality of life issues.Participate in the admission screening of new residents.Generate suggestions and/or recommendations for interventions relative to behavior problems and mood swings noted in residents.

Palos Heights, Illinois

1) Plans and coordinates activities designed to promote socialization among the residents, physical fitness, well being, and spiritual enrichment.2) Conducts individual and group activities that address the interests, needs and abilities of all residents. Leads or supervises designated activities. Assists with activity preparation and clean up.3) Maintains and oversees documentation as required by regulations and organizational policies such as assessments and MDS completion of care plan. 4) Actively participates in the life enrichment department-specific team.

Palos Heights, Illinois

1) Conducting care conferences with clients, families, and rehab physicians to discuss the patients progress in therapy and their rehab goals. Follow-up with patient and family to review what was discussed in meeting.2) Weekly meetings with therapy to discuss progress and discharge plans.3) Set up and ordered medical equipment for individuals who are being discharged.4) Process intake forms and help social workers with cognitive assessments (i.e. BIMS and social history assessments).

Palos Heights, Illinois

Attaining my BSW degree in April 2016. Highly interested in working at the micro, macro, and mezzo levels of intervention, assessment, and termination stages in individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities level.

6601 West College Drive

1.) Provided information by accessing alphabetical, geographical, or other directories. 2.) Assisted customers with special billing requests, such as charges to a third party and credits or refunds for incorrectly dialed numbers or bad connections.3.) Handled emergency calls and assist children or people with physical disabilities to make telephone calls.

8320 S Cicero Avenue

1) Greeting customers at the store and offering them assistance. 2) Judging whether a customer prefers to be waited on or to shop by themselves. 3) Guiding customers who know what they want to the correct section or making suggestions to customers who are not completely sure of what they want. 4) Offering suggestions on color, size, model etc. depending on the customers’ requirements. 5) Providing information on product care, warranties etc.

10731 Ridgeland Avenue

1) Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.2) Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.3) Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.4) Greeted customers entering establishments.5) Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas.6) Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.

Burbank, Illinois

8400 South Cicero Avenue Burbank, Illinois

1.) Banquet servers set up for events, carry trays, serve guests and clean up at the event's conclusion. 2.) Set up can include putting out tablecloths and place settings, arranging table placement and putting up a buffet. A banquet server's duties during the event can vary based on the situation, but, in general, I was able to focus on the job while staying on my feet and moving about freely, which can include bending, climbing stairs and carrying items weighing 25-50 pounds. 3.) Good communication and able to follow directions efficiently and meeting the physical demands of the job. 4.) A positive attitude while on the job is also essential.5.) Adhered to health and safety standards at all times, even when closing down at the end of the event, which may include breaking down the table set up and taking tablecloths and linens to the laundry.

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work, Senior

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha InducteeIdentify those in need Help people of all life stages cope with and solve everyday problems.

High School Diploma, General, 9Th-12Th Grade

Activities and Societies: High Honors Student-Three years Concert Choir-Three years

Master'S Degree, Social Work, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Omega National Social Work Honor Society