DeAngela Jackson
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with 8 years of experience dedicated to advocating, negotiating, and initiating on the behalf of patients and their families. Seeking a Social Work position, to continue to aid the geriatric/ aging population and their families with services that allow them to have the best quality of life attainable.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service/ Admissions Director
Arbor Woods Health & Rehab
Reform , AL
2018.07 - Current
- Achieved timely completion of all admission assessments within 48 hours of resident admission to the facility.
- Successfully complete all admission paperwork for residents prior to or upon admission.
- Ensured efficient discharge planning for rehab residents.
- Schedule appointments and transportation for outside providers.
- Adhere to the guidelines of OBRA Screening Office for proper categorical and Level II determinations.
- Successfully coordinated multiple in facility consult visits with various providers.
- Respond to and resolve all grievances.
- Facilitate quarterly care plan meetings involving families, residents, and the Inter-disciplinary team to review resident changes and interventions implemented.
- Manage and maintain multiple referral sources (Navihealth, Hospital Connect, Ensocare, All scripts, care port, and fax) and respond in a timely manner to messages from case managers.
- Market to local hospitals to maintain case manager relationships.
- Verified benefits and eligibility for potential. residents through insurance verifications process.
- Successfully obtained authorizations for residents with insurance that require prior authorization.
- Collaborated with DON in reviewing and processing complete referrals for admission approvals.
- Assist sponsor in the completion of a Medicaid application for custodial care residents.
Social Service/ Admissions Assistant
Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Birmingham , AL
2017.01 - 2018.06
- Achieved timely completion of all admission assessments within 48 hours of resident admission to the facility.
- Successfully complete all admission paperwork for residents prior to or upon admission.
- Schedule appointments and transportation for outside providers.
- Manage and maintain multiple referral sources (Navihealth, Hospital Connect, Ensocare, All scripts, care port, and fax) and respond in a timely manner to messages from case managers.
- Market to local hospitals to maintain case manager relationships.
- Verified benefits and eligibility for potential. residents through insurance verifications process.
- Successfully obtained authorizations for residents with insurance that require prior authorization.
- Collaborated with DON in reviewing and processing complete referrals for admission approvals.
- Assist sponsor in the completion of a Medicaid application for custodial care residents.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
Huntsville , AL
2015.01 - 2016.12
- Provide companionship and conversation.
- Contributed to light housekeeping duties and helped with meal prepping.
- Assisted with grooming, bathing, and various other activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Assisted individuals with toileting and incontinence challenges.
Residential Instructor
Ability Plus
Huntsville , AL
2012.07 - 2016.11
- Assist in providing self-care and training as directed by the Individualized Support Plan (ISP) or Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) as documented.
- Assisted with grooming, bathing, and various other activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Promoted social interaction and reinforced positive behaviors through effective client communication.
- Monitoring and documenting clients' behaviors.
- Administered medications as a Medication Assistant Certified employee (MAC).
Education
B.A., Social Work -
Alabama A&M University
12.2016
Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Office use
Timeline
Social Service/ Admissions Director
Arbor Woods Health & Rehab
2018.07 - Current
Social Service/ Admissions Assistant
Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
2017.01 - 2018.06
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
2015.01 - 2016.12
Residential Instructor
Ability Plus
2012.07 - 2016.11
B.A., Social Work -
Alabama A&M University
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