Social Worker or Activites Leader or Eldercare

Profile Great desire to return to working with our aging population, using my extensive experience working with the geriatric population, including long-term and short term facilities, inpatient and outpatient. Proficient at evaluations o f comprehensive clinical material, care planning with interdisciplinary teams, as well as working closely with residents and their families. Energetic, creati ve, with solid skills at planning, organizing and implementing programs. Articulate in both written and verbal communication. Adept at being resourceful, a fast learner and willing to assume responsibility. Core Qualifications: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERONTOLOGY * Specializes in the special needs and issues that relate to older adults and to aging populations in general, providing services directly to the older client and family * Education concentration in Gerontology, included Research on Alzheimer's dise ase and its effect on memory, to generate useful tools for caregivers. * Have knowledge of individual differences in ability, personality, and interest s, which can affect learning and motivation. * Research background, has perfected my skills at observing, analyzing, and reco rd participants' reactions and progress, as well as craft my written and verbal skills. CASE MAGEMENT/ SOCIAL WORK * Participate in admissions interviews and process, for NF, SNF and Hospice unit s, as well as providing counseling and emotional support to residents and their families. *Work with interdisciplinary team to create care plans, as well as coordinate, i mplement, evaluate, and record resident's progress in charts and reports. * Oversee and participate in treatment programs and activities to improve mental and social well being, as well as encouraging participation in daily programs. * Working knowledge of State guidelines, medication management, medical terminol ogy, including ICD-9 codes. WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADJUSTER (its applications to social serv ice career) *Interview claimants, doctors, medical specialists, and employers to gather info rmation. *Prepare comprehensive reports and participate in team meeting with co-workers, managers, and clients. *Confer and assist legal counsel on claims requiring litigation, and applying al l relevant government rules and regulations, to claim handling.. *Maintain computer claim files, using provided software and technology. Work Experience Workers' Compensation Adjuster 1996 - present Wausau Ins., Gallagher Basset, Royal & SunAlliance and Hartford Ins. - Syracuse, NY Social Worker 1991 - 1995 St. Johns Nursing Home - Rochester, NY

Case Manager 1989 - 1991 Rochester Mental Health Center - Rochester, NY Site Manager ( outpatient residential home ) Lorreto Geriatric Center - Syracuse, NY Program Coordinator -Geriatric Unit The Benjamin Rush Center - Syracuse, NY Education SUNY Plattsburgh 1987 -1989 1986 - 1989

BA in Psychology with concentration in Gerontology

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Special Acknowledgements /Activities - President National Honor Society of Psychology. - Publication: Zandi, T & Woods, S. Alzheimer's Memory Strategies. Nursingworld Journal, 1988: 14(12), 1-6. - Assistant Director of Puppet Ministry, Director of Living Nativity Production and member of Creative in Worship planning team. - Interests/activities: singing, acting, crafts, knitting, gardening, baking, qu ilting, board games and so much more.