Social Worker - AASTA HOSPICE - Northridge, California
(2022-05)
- Conducted psychosocial assessments of hospice patients within mandated timeframes.
- Provided a safe space for patients and families to discuss fears, challenges, and stressors.
- Linked families to essential programs, enhancing access to services such as in-home care and meal delivery services.
- Facilitated respite care, connecting exhausted family members caregiver resources.
- Assisted families in completing medical paperwork for necessary services and resources.
- Guided patients through advance care planning and the completion of advance directives.
- Supported families with mortuary planning and post-death tasks.
- Provided grief counseling before loss and continued bereavement support, helping loved ones navigate their grief journey.
Social Worker - VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION - Los Angeles, CA
(2007-03 - 2026-01)
- Conducted independent psychosocial assessments, collaborating with treatment teams to inform care strategies.
- Counseled veterans and families coping with psychiatric, medical, and social issues.
- Provided comprehensive case management and psychosocial services.
- Developed treatment plans with veterans and families in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams.
- Delivered psychosocial interventions, evaluating outcomes to enhance effectiveness and inform future practices.
- Advocated for necessary services tailored to meet complex needs of veterans.
- Utilized expertise in medical and mental health diagnoses to inform treatment procedures and terminology.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation in medical records, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and enhancing continuity of care.
