I am a passionate and diligent social worker with aptitude for cultivating strong client and family rapport. I am well versed in providing services to clients to promote optimum emotional, physical, and behavioral health in collaboration with other members of an interdisciplinary care team. Above all else, I am a steadfast devotee to client advocacy and ethical, supportive, and culturally relevant care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
St. James Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Saint James, NY
05.2023 - Current
Provided direct clinical social work services to individuals and families in a mental health setting.
Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
Reviewed Advance Directives and end of life planning with clients and their families.
Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
Medical Social Work Intern
Mather Hospital Northwell Health
Port Jefferson, NY
09.2023 - 05.2024
Conducted psychosocial assessments of patients and families to determine their needs.
Collaborated with medical staff to coordinate care plans for patients.
Assisted in the development of discharge planning strategies for patients and their families.
Assessed patient's financial resources and eligibility for government programs.
Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing, transportation, food banks.
Maintained detailed documentation of patient visits in electronic health records system.
Provided case management services by linking clients with appropriate social service agencies.
Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Private Client
East Setauket, NY
08.2022 - 10.2023
Helped client with personal needs; exercise, bathing, toileting, personal grooming, transfers, and meal prepping.
Redirected client with memory impairment, providing safety guidance protection.
Tracked and reported clients' cognitive and medical progress..
Transported client to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Provided client with constant emotional and physical support during traumatic transitions and experiences.
Geriatric Caregiver
Right At Home Senior Care
Smithtown, NY
02.2023 - 08.2023
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
Communicated, updated and advocated care plans to patients and family.
Helped clients with personal needs; exercise, bathing, toileting, transfers, eating meals, taking medications, and personal grooming.
Provided dependable emotional support and active listening during times of crisis and emotional upset.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Social Work Intern
St. James Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Smithtown, NY
09.2022 - 05.2023
Led care plan meetings with clients' interdisciplinary teams to review patient progress and support independence post discharge.
Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
Conducted intake assessments involving thorough biopsychosocial histories, BIMS assessments, PHQ9 assessments, and Stressful Life Evaluations.
Reviewed and signed MOLST forms to reflect client wishes for their advance directives.
Facilitated signings of Health Care Proxy forms.
Guided clients completing financial assistance applications and respite care applications.
Facilitated supportive visits for emotionally vulnerable clients on a timely, consistent basis.
Cultivated expertise in navigating Point Click Care.
Direct Support Professional
Anderson Center For Autism
Saugerties, NY
02.2022 - 07.2022
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
Tracked and reported clients' progress through online database Therap.
Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Aided with mobility and independence for neurodivergent individuals and continually monitored safety.
Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Summer Camp Coordinator
Benner's Farm
East Setauket, NY
05.2016 - 05.2020
Monitored safety and procedures pertaining to complete supervision of campers and staff.
Promoted positive work environment and staff motivation through effective communication and supportive team building activities.
Curated positive and encouraging relationships with parents and family members of campers.
Created and implemented engaging activities, field trips and special events to diversify camp life.
Helped recruit, hire and train department employees.
Initiated creative programs and workshops and kept recreation programs entertaining and refreshing.
Educated children ages 3-14 on livestock care and agricultural activities.
Performed first aid for minor injuries.
Cared for a variety of farm animals.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
05.2023
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
05.2018
Skills
Point Click Care navigation
Careport navigation
Care Plan Meeting facilitation
Advance Directives and end of life planning
Discharge planning
Behavioral Plan Creation
Client Rights Advocacy
Patient-Centered Care
Family Maintenance
Critical Thinking
Supervision & Leadership
Conflict Resolution and Management
Team Building
Working with geriatric clients
Supporting clients with developmental disabilities
Certification
CPR Certification
Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-REVISED (SCIP-R) Certified
First Aid Certification
Timeline
Medical Social Work Intern
Mather Hospital Northwell Health
09.2023 - 05.2024
Social Worker
St. James Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
05.2023 - Current
Geriatric Caregiver
Right At Home Senior Care
02.2023 - 08.2023
Social Work Intern
St. James Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
Private Elderly Caregiver
Private Client
08.2022 - 10.2023
Direct Support Professional
Anderson Center For Autism
02.2022 - 07.2022
Summer Camp Coordinator
Benner's Farm
05.2016 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Suffolk County Community College
CPR Certification
Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-REVISED (SCIP-R) Certified
First Aid Certification
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