Professional in social services with strong background in program development, client advocacy, and community outreach. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs while delivering impactful results. Expert in resource management, policy implementation, and staff supervision. Reliable, collaborative, and focused on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Director
Highland Health and Rehabilitation
11.2020 - Current
Assess the physical, mental, and emotional needs of residents.
Develop, implement, and document social services care plans.
Provide counseling to residents and their families.
Assist with discharge planning and coordinating post-discharge needs.
Develop and implement social service policies and procedures.
Ensure the department adheres to federal and state regulations.
Coordinate with other departments, such as nursing, and medical staff, in interdisciplinary care conferences.
Act as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and the administration.
Manage and mediate resident and family grievances.
Admissions and community resources:
Participate in resident admission decisions and processes.
Maintain a resource list of community services.
Receptionist
Highgate Senior Living
01.2014 - 11.2020
Greet residents, visitors, and staff; answer and direct phone calls; and take messages.
Perform general clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, scheduling appointments, and preparing documents.
Help schedule resident appointments, coordinate with various departments, and assist with mail distribution.
Maintain visitor logs, update directories, and manage office supplies.
Serve as a point of contact for residents and their families, answer questions, and assist with inquiries.
Monitor visitor access and ensure the main entrance is secure.
Customer Services Support
KMart
06.2007 - 12.2014
Make eye contact, greet customers in a friendly way, and help them locate products.
Provide information on products, services, and sales.
Process sales, returns, and exchanges using the Point of Sale (POS) system.
Process payments, money orders, Western Union transactions, and other services.
Address customer concerns, and escalate to management when necessary
Keep the sales floor clean, organized, and well-maintained.
Restock and merchandise
Replenish stock on shelves, and create attractive promotional displays according to company guidelines
Monitor and restock items, assist with planogram accuracy, and handle expired products.
Help with tasks like setting up displays, or other duties as needed, to ensure the store runs smoothly.
RN-Unit Manager at Highland House Health and Rehabilitation, Grants Pass OregonRN-Unit Manager at Highland House Health and Rehabilitation, Grants Pass Oregon