Barbara Griffin

• Planned, coordinated and facilitated bereavement groups and delivered ongoing compassionate support to bereaved.
• Applied suitable interventions to meet needs of patients and families and demonstrated understanding of community health, welfare and social agencies.
• Performed emotional support to the team and counsel to the community as well.
• Formulated care plans with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan per patient and caregiver needs.
• Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
• Helped clients and patients develop new coping mechanisms to prepare for end of life with dignity and comfort.
• Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
• De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
• Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
• Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
• Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
• Completed initial intakes and follow-up assessments and coordinated resources and referrals based on assessment.

• Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
• Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
• Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
• Prepared all required treatment records and reports.
• Completed psychosocial assessments and home visits to provide resources and support to the patient and caregivers.
• Assisted with Advance Directives.
• Formed care plans built on patient and family needs.
• Provided the highest quality of care while ensuring patients rights to privacy and dignity as well as cultural diversity.

Reviewed Child Protective and Adult Protective Reports, assigned to case managers.

Supervised Foster and Adoptive Care.

Utilized community partnerships to increase access to services.

Provided training to staff, participated in interagency council, worked in conjunction with local emergency management and Red Cross.

• Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities.
• Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.