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Karen Henshaw

Summary

Former SocIal Worker wIth a desIre to work in a clerical, supportive role in a medical setting. I am proficient in computer use and have extensive training in customer service, cultural diversity and self- determination. Although I do not want to act as a Social Worker at this point in my career, I believe the skills I have developed will serve me well in the position I seek at this time.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Comfort Keepers In Home Care
08.2022 - Current

    * Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.

    * Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

    * Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and toileting.

Health Unit Coordinator

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
03.2021 - 08.2022

* Utilized EPIC and Hill Rom systems to answer calls from patients needing assistance.

* Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit.

* Tracked patient being admitted and leaving the unit.

* Ordered office supplies, medical supplies and patient snacks as requested by nursing staff.

* Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.

Direct Support Professional

Living Arrangements For The Developmentally Disabled
07.2019 - 02.2021

* Maintained clean, safe and well-organized resident environment.

* Assisted in implementing goals teaching independence and self-sufficiency.

* Maintained resident files documenting progress notes and behavioral issues and concerns.

* *Participated in annual medication administration training.

Call Center Representative

Randstadt
06.2016 - 03.2017

* Worked in a high volume call center supporting the Kroger Pharmacy network.

* Refilled prescriptions requested, updated insurance information and contacted Dr. offices for refill authorization.

* Met standard requirements for number and duration of phone calls.

* Learned multiple computer systems to insure accuracy of requests.

Elderly Services Care Manager

Council On Aging Of South Western Ohio
04.2014 - 05.2015

* Determined financial eligibility and assessed needs of low-income elderly clients.

* Developed care plan detailing services to be provided so that client can age in place.

* Monitored service delivery to determine that needs were being met.

* Maintained confidential documentation and kept files up to date.

Service Facilitator

Hamilton Co. Bd. Of Developmental Disabilities
04.1991 - 05.2009

* Managed a large caseload of individuals with a wide variety of ages and disabilities.

* Wrote Service Plans which included educational, vocational, and residential goals.

*. Monitored contracted services to determine clients needs were being met.

* Assisted clients in securing public funding and services.

* Maintained client files and confidential documentation.

Education

Master's Degree - Social Work

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
1992

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
05.1982

Skills

* Effective Time Management

* Ability to Multitask

*Adaptable and Flexible

* Ability to work as a team member or leader

* Ability to creatively solve problems

*Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Comfort Keepers In Home Care
08.2022 - Current

Health Unit Coordinator

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
03.2021 - 08.2022

Direct Support Professional

Living Arrangements For The Developmentally Disabled
07.2019 - 02.2021

Call Center Representative

Randstadt
06.2016 - 03.2017

Elderly Services Care Manager

Council On Aging Of South Western Ohio
04.2014 - 05.2015

Service Facilitator

Hamilton Co. Bd. Of Developmental Disabilities
04.1991 - 05.2009

Master's Degree - Social Work

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Bowling Green State University
Karen Henshaw