Advisesing clients' families about how to best support aging loved ones,Serving as the bridge of communication between clients and the rest of the care team,Ensuring that clients receive the services they need if or when they move between inpatient and outpatient treatment programsConducting a complete psychological assessment of the patientParticipating in the development of the plan of care at the time of patient's admissionReviewing and updating the plan of care as neededAssesses the patient/family statusQuarterly assessment and timely MDS documentationDischarge planningHospice assessment and support

Provided complete psychosocial assessment and emotional in home support to Hospice patients & familiesIdentified & utilized appropriate community based resources to meet patient needs as necessaryServed as agency Hospice Volunteer Services CoordinatorProvided overall coordination for Volunteer management functions, planning & implementation of recruitment process.

Transcribed physician orders to patient documents; posted diagnostic results in patient chartsPerformed data entry into various data base systems; maintained procedure/test documents & files.Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.

Coordinated and managed LTC Social Services DepartmentParticipated as interdisciplinary Care Plan team member, Psycho-social assessment & evaluation; MDS documentation, Resident & Family advocate, performed resident & staff annual in services, and as necessary.Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities.Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.

Coordinated and managed LTC Social Services DepartmentPerformed medically related Social Service support, psycho-social assessment & evaluation, discharge planningAssisted in development of individualized resident plan of careFacilitated family council meetings to ensure needs being met.

Coordinated & managed LTC Social Service DepartmentPerformed same duties as above previous positionsSupervised one undergraduate social work student for college internship.Developed and implemented training programs for staff.Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.