Peg Strange, Msw Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Companionship role entails: -engaging clients in life review, allowing narrative to unfold organically-transporting clients to appointments-sitting in on medical appointments when requested-participating in care conferences when requested-assisting with ambulating as needed-meal preparation-grocery shopping and running errands with clients-light housekeeping-overseeing clients as they complete physical therapy exercises-assisting with organization when requested

- Managed a caseload of 30-41 patients, ranging in age from 3 to 104, in homes and community facilities- Collaborated daily with medical staff using Epic Systems and Microsoft Teams- Facilitated discussions with families about the goals of care, including: symptom management, medical interventions, and psychosocial issues- Assisted with completion of Advanced Directives - Assessed patient and family strengths, challenges, support systems, and safety concerns using a strengths-based perspective- Connectied patients and families to resources including: funeral home or cremation agencies, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, in-home caregiving agencies, ADRC, VA, and Social Security offices.- Educated family members and assisted living facility staff on how to provide care for people through end of life- Provided opportunity for personal, cultural, and religious beliefs to influence end-of-life decisions and care- Collaborated directly with community partners which included hospital systems, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, medical transport agencies, and in-home caregiving agencies

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Coursework completed with accredited organizations to comply with Wisconsin's DSPS requirements.

- Established rapport with clientele from diverse educational, economic, and professional backgrounds- Communicated clearly in order to deliver the desired haircut, and to ensure an enjoyable experience for the customer- Honed relational skills while working with people of all ages

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

- Gave focused, short-term support, helping the coachee move from an undesired state to a preferred state.- Used questions to uncover challenges, discover new approaches to thoughts and behaviors, and to gain clarity on goals.- Collaborated with the coachee to help them identify and express their solutions, and desired steps of action.- Empowered the coachee through dialogue about the progress made, obstacles encountered, and milestones reached.- Encouraged and connected with others who were trained as coaches to create a coaching culture within the church body.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

- Developed diplomatic skills throughout my six-year tenure to ensure clear communication within the board and also when communicating as a board to the congregation.- Developed, revised, and ensured accountability of policies to ensure that ministries were in alignment with the stated mission, vision and values. - Worked to build team cohesion, listened for understanding, assessed strengths and weaknesses of ministries and policies, made suggestions, and worked collaboratively towards a mutual goal.- Served as Vice Chair for three years: facilitated board meetings when the Chairperson was absent, led the Nomination Committee, spoke on behalf of the board on various occasions, wrote articles to the congregation on behalf of the board, researched and wrote policy regarding sabbatical leave.

- Curated curriculum in compliance with the Department of Public Instruction in WI.- Created lesson plans teaching English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, physical education, fine arts, and electives. - Collaborated with math tutors, music instructors, science cooperatives, choir and art cooperatives, physical education cooperatives, and sport coaches to round out the students’ education.- Focused on giving students a rigorous and comprehensive education while nurturing development of their faith, character, life skills, and love of learning.- Two of the three students chose to go on to higher education and both graduated with honors from the colleges of their choice. One of the graduates is a published author, and the other uses her writing skills in a B2B marketing agency.- The third student was a kinesthetic learner and has gone on to become successful in his field. Having sought out experiential learning opportunities, he has taught himself, learned from mentors, and is gainfully and enjoyably employed.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

- Explained hospice philosophy and services to interested patients and their families- Conducted admissions and psychosocial assessments; developed and implemented plans of care with patients and their families; collaborated daily with others on the interdisciplinary team.- Counseled patients and their families who were experiencing the emotional challenges that result from facing end-of-life issues.- Advocated for patients and their families, linking them with community services and resources, and assisted with financial and legal matters as needed.(At the time of my employment, Agrace was known as HospiceCare Inc.)

Master Of Science - Ms, Social Work

Activities and Societies: I chose the medical social work track in graduate school.I completed two internships while in graduate school.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Personal Awareness And Self-Improvement

Activities and Societies: Founded by Tentmakers Ministry, Chanhassen, MN- This intensive personal development course challenged.

Explored 19 Countries

Enjoyed people and cultures that were different from my own.