Danita Winchell

Discharge Planner 2021-2023

LTC Social Worker 2016- 2021

Service Coordinator 2014-2016

• Promoted a patient-centered approach to discharge planning, incorporating individual preferences and needs in the development of care plans.
• Schedule and facilitate routine interdisciplinary team meetings to regularly evaluate patient progress, adjusting discharge plans accordingly to ensure successful reintegration into the most appropriate community setting.
• Coordinated home and community care services to be implemented ensuring safe and successful discharge plans.
• link and refer patients to outside agencies/services and follow up care providers.
• Educate and assist patients and families with completion of Advance Care Directives.
• Established relationships with community organizations to expand available resources for participants in need.
• Educate, assist and support seniors and their loved ones through all stages of elder care.

• Develop and facilitate adventure-based Diversion Program for individuals in recovery.
• Designed a website for the Diversion Program that allowed for participants to view event schedules, sign up for events/transportation, offer feedback, etc.
• Established partnerships with community organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
• Led weekly Life Skills Workshops
• Facilitate Active Parenting Classes
• Trained WISE facilitator (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education)
• Trained in Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid: ASIST; Trauma Readiness Training