Bulelwa Sigwili
Orange,CA
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
West Coast Hospice
San Juan Capistrano, CA
09.2019 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention to patients and grieving family members
- Provide psychosocial assessment, education , and counseling to patients and families facing end of-life issues
- Facilitate conversation with patients and families about end-of-life fears, decisions and wishes
- Gain knowledge of and sensitivity to the unique challenges of patient and families affected by chronic illness and pain
- Provide education to expand knowledge related to medical interventions for comfort
- Connect patient/families to community and hospital resources
- Provide education and assist patients with application for Medi-Cal benefits/IHSS
- Provide education and assist patients complete AHCD, POA, and POLST forms
- Attend IDG meetings and provide updates on patients and families
- Assist with preparing documentation as requested by patients/families: letters for travel, FMLA etc
- Assist patients with long-term care placement needs
- Build relationships with SNF and attend POC meetings as needed
Medical Social Worker
Sanctuary Hospice
Santa Ana, CA
03.2018 - 03.2020
Custodial, Disneyland
Anaheim
- General cleaning: Dusting, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, sanitizing, and waxing floors
- Cleaning surfaces: Windows, mirrors, partitions, furniture, and equipment
- Cleaning restrooms: Sanitizing, restocking with soap and paper towels, and wiping down tables
- Trash: Emptying trash cans, recycling bins, and trash receptacles, and bagging trash for proper disposal
Education
Master of Social Work - undefined
University of Southern California
May 2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
California State University
May 2017
Skills
- Proficient in Hospice MD
- Proficient in Hospice Engen
- Proficient in-Home Health Home Based
- Individual / Small Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Service Coordination
- Providing In-Service Training to staff as needed
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
West Coast Hospice
09.2019 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Sanctuary Hospice
03.2018 - 03.2020
Custodial, Disneyland
Master of Social Work - undefined
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
California State University
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