Ariana Edigin
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Empathic ASW connecting with clients to deliver unique, best case services that foster success. Warm and emotionally intelligent recent MSW graduate offering solid education, internships, volunteering, and 7+ years of professional experience in community agencies and medical settings with leading providers. Client Centered: History of supporting youth, disabled, elderly, and terminal clients with daily living skills, employment, housing, and resources. Facilitate tactful interviews, goal setting and skill development. Collaborative: Good listener adept at forming strong, nurturing relationships with care teams, partners, clients, and families to promote improved life outcomes. Champion process improvement activities. Communication: Created and implemented employment curriculum as well as specialized trainings for Consultants, Staff, Clients, and Families. Familiar with Electronic Medical Records. Documented activities. Leadership: Completed school on time with B-average while working full-time. ASW in CA and CPR Certified.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
DaVita Dialysis
10.2021 - Current
- Provide detailed case management, including patient plan assessment and evaluation, as well as best practices for monitoring the treatment process and healthcare needs of patients.
- Educating patients and helping them make informed decisions regarding their plan of care.
- Help patients address the psychological, emotional, and social challenges that affect their quality of life and equip them with information and resources for managing the financial demands of chronic kidney disease.
- Provided psychosocial assessments to patients and their families.
- Conducted individual and family counseling sessions for clients with mental health issues.
- Coordinated discharge planning services, including arranging transportation and home care assistance after hospitalization.
- Monitored patient compliance with prescribed treatments, medications and follow-up appointments.
- Advised patients and their families on available options for long-term care placement facilities or hospice services.
- Assisted physicians in determining the best course of action for medically complex cases.
Social Worker
Center for Elders Independence
Berkeley, California
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide assistance to frail and elderly PACE participants in determining the solutions to diverse range of social problems in direct supervision of center director and technical/ clinical direction of director of behavioral health
- Plan and carry out psychosocial assessments, devise and execute integrated plan of care, and liaise between participant, family, and CEI staff, while serving as serves as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team
- Evaluate behavioral adjustments share details of participant changes with team members to meet set objectives
- Manage completion of semi-annual assessments and care plan updates for all participants, while analyzing social service requirements
- Handled specific caseload and formulate narrative and other reports, documents, and communication material related to client status and documents case files
- Respond, investigate, and reports elder abuse complaints
- Plan and organize various conferences and annual reviews
- Foster professional relationships with other agencies, including department of social services, psychiatric facilities, hospitals, social agencies, while supporting in creating hospital and SNF discharge plans
- Ensure confidentiality of company procedures, outcomes, and information related to participants, clients, and families, according to HIPPAA principles.
Social Worker
Villa Health Care Center
Richfield, MN
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Assisted patients with setting and realizing the best-of-life goals at a 150-bed nursing home with post-acute and long-term care.
- Provided direct clinical social work services to individuals and families in a mental health setting.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Advised families regarding guardianship arrangements when appropriate.
- Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving children or vulnerable adults.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Practitioner
Residential Transitions
St. Paul, MN
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Facilitated client-centered, goal-oriented services for survivors of domestic violence and substance abuse.
- Collaborated with community organizations to provide resources that support client needs.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills, such as problem-solving, communication, decision-making, self-care, and social interaction.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Dungarvin
Mendota Heights, MN
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Assisted residential patients with physical and behavioral disabilities with daily living skills (meals, medication, self-care, activities, transport services).
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Supervised meal times ensuring that appropriate nutritional needs were met for each client.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and their families through regular communication.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client behavior, progress notes, and incident reports.
- It ensured the safety of all individuals in the facility at all times.
- Supported clients during medical appointments to ensure understanding of instructions provided by healthcare professionals.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current issues affecting the health or safety of clients or staff members.
Education
Master of Social Work - Mental Health Counseling and Children and Families
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
Wilberforce University
Xenia, OH05.2014
Skills
- Client Centered
- Collaborative
- Communication
- Leadership
- Family Support
- Team collaborating
- Behavioral Health
- Developmental Disabilities
Personal Information
Title: Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) - CA, CPR Certified
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
DaVita Dialysis
10.2021 - Current
Social Worker
Center for Elders Independence
10.2020 - 01.2021
Social Worker
Villa Health Care Center
10.2016 - 03.2020
Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Practitioner
Residential Transitions
09.2015 - 10.2016
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Dungarvin
09.2013 - 09.2014
Master of Social Work - Mental Health Counseling and Children and Families
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Social Work -
Wilberforce University