Alison Hamilton
Providence Hospice at Home With Compassus
Vacaville,CA
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Compassionate social worker with expertise in client advocacy and crisis intervention. Skilled in case management and conflict resolution, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments and resource facilitation.
Work History
Social Worker
4 Years 6 Months- Conducted psychosocial assessments for new patients, facilitating tailored care planning
- Provide grief counseling to patients and families, supporting emotional well-being during end of life care
- Delivered End of life education and assist with planning, improving patient and family preparedness
- Facilitate access to community resources, including caregiving, Medi-Cal, IHSS applications, Meals on Wheels, Advance Directives, enhancing support for families
- Delivered hospice services to patients at home, skilled nursing facilities,Napa State Hospital, and Veterans home; expanding care reach
Social Worker
21 Years 5 Months- Assisted in implementing multiple interdisciplinary committees,improving patient care coordination
- Managed cases and discharge planning for rehabilitation patients, advocating for quality of life and independence
- Ensured psychosocial needs of all patients were being met, enhancing overall patient satisfaction
- Served as interim Medical Director during transition to paperless charting, streamlining documentation process
- Participated as an active member of local hospital Ethics Committee, supporting ethical decision-making
- Contributed as a member of Community Coalition, strengthening community partnership
Social Worker
11 Months- Developed a Social Service Department for a 275-bed skilled nursing facility as required by OBRA and Title 22, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Establish a behavior management team to serve as crisis intervention, improving resident safety and care
- Facilitated comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families during critical end-of-life transitions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive delivery of hospice services.
Social Worker
2 Years 11 Months- Executed role as SNF Social Worker in 90 bed facility, ensuring adherence to OBRA and Title 22 compliance standards
- Developed Skills for conducting on-site assessments for potential residents, enhancing admission process
- Facilitated patient assessments to determine eligibility for hospice services.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
No Degree - Biology
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Skills
Compassionate
Service coordination
Client advocacy
Conflict resolution
Care Conference participation
Crisis intervention support
Grief counseling
Case Service Coordination
Experience in working with mental health conditions
Computer literate in Pointcare
Epic
Home Care Home Base
Cognitive Assessment
Experience with individuals with chronic illness
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
Issued January 2022; Expiration 2027
Timeline
Social Worker
Providence Hospice at Home With Compassus
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Social Worker
Petaluma Post-Acute Rehab
01.2000 - 06.2021Read More
Social Worker
Sunbridge Care and Rehab
01.2000 - 12.2000Read More
Social Worker
Evergreen Rehabilitation Facility
01.1998 - 12.2000Read More
California State University At Long Beach
No Degree from Biology
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Arizona State University
Masters of Social Work from Social Work
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California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts from Social Work
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Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate of Arts from General Studies
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