Brenda Cardenas
Escondido,CA
Summary
Hardworking Social Work Assistant supportive of client and team needs. Multitasks effectively under demanding loads and prioritizes work to accomplish challenging objectives. Familiar with support needs of Patient/Family and competent in coordinating records, arranging referrals and protecting personal information.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Assistant
Brookdale Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Protected clients' health information with strict protocols focused on controlling access to confidential information.
- Managed residential discharges for facility and coordinated after-care activities.
- Coordinated referrals to community services to help clients obtain needed support.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
Admissions Coordinator
Brookdale Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
11.2016 - 11.2019
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
- Performed document filing, bookkeeping and faxing for busy student admissions office.
- Completed preliminary paperwork for incoming and outgoing patients.
Education
No Degree - Administation
Escondido Adult School
Escondido High School Diploma -
Orange Glen High School
Escondido, CA06.2013
Skills
- Client Needs Assessments
- Program Evaluation and Improvements
- Maintaining Client Records
- Active Listening
- Customer Service
- Discharge Planning
- Application Processes
- Client Intakes
- Scheduling and Appointment Setting
- Data Collection and Entry
- Bilingual ( English & Spanish )
- Data Confidentiality
Timeline
Social Worker Assistant
Brookdale Carlsbad
11.2019 - 07.2021
Admissions Coordinator
Brookdale Carlsbad
11.2016 - 11.2019
No Degree - Administation
Escondido Adult School
High School Diploma -
Orange Glen High School