Marlena Barajas
Buena Park,CA
Summary
Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Services Director
Rose Villa Healthcare Center
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinates interdisciplinary team and unit care conferences
- Assess residents for psychosocial condition
- Appropriate D/C planning, Arrange Home Health; DME
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Ensured continuity of care by coordinating seamless transitions from hospitalization to outpatient services or long-term care facilities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Promoted effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff through skilled mediation techniques during challenging conversations.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
ACP Counselor
Haven Health
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated smooth transitions from hospital to hospice care for patients, minimizing stress on families.
- Enhanced the quality of end-of-life care for patients by collaborating with medical professionals and family members.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the provision of hospice services.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate levels of care for patients, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Assisted bereaved family members with grief support services, connecting them to community resources when needed.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Improved patient care by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Social Services Director
West Anaheim Extended Care
10.2012 - 02.2022
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance,
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Promoted effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff through skilled mediation techniques during challenging conversations.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Transportation Authorizations
Education
Certified - Social Service Designee
Social Work Consultant Inc.
Garden Grove, CA05.2014
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Anaheim, CA06.2011
Skills
- Certified in CPR
- Individual Counseling
- Goal Setting
- Family Support
- Dementia Care
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Case Management
Certification
- Certified social worker
- SSD
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Services Director
Rose Villa Healthcare Center
06.2023 - Current
ACP Counselor
Haven Health
08.2022 - 01.2023
Social Services Director
West Anaheim Extended Care
10.2012 - 02.2022
Certified - Social Service Designee
Social Work Consultant Inc.
High School Diploma -
Western High School
- Certified social worker
- SSD
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