Huntington Hospital/Senior Care Network Work Values

Daily Duties at Huntington Hospital/Senior Care Network:

Initial and annual assessments of clients, homes (physical environments), and resources such as informal support networks (family, friends, neighbors), and those who could be recruited as IHSS providers. Assistance/facilitation with application for IHSS, and discussing with clients/families what to expect in the IHSS application process. Also education of clients/families of available community resources to supplement IHSS and Senior Care Network services, such as respite care, bereavement counseling (for families), Friendly Visitors, safe transportation to medical appointments, etc. I oversaw implementation of durable medical equipment, and safety devices such as bathroom grab bars. Maintained caseload of 42 senior clients, kept expenditures within CDA-approved budget, client contacts by phone or in person minimum of once per month (more if clinically indicated), also assessing for cargiver stress/burnout, instances of suspected elder abuse or neglect (mandated reports to Adult Protective Services). Met on regular basis with supervisors and multi-disciplinary team of RNs and fellow case managers to discuss cases and receive clinical feedback to optimize continuity of care. Maintenance of client records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

What they like about Huntington Hospital/Senior Care Network:

Organizations with strong, centralized leadership are particularly attractive to you. You require a work environment with leadership that aggressively seeks to expand and grow the business and does so in a visible and decisive manner. In general you prefer to work in an environment in which there is a strong link between leadership, its actions, and a strong set of company-wide values.

Tags

case management, treatment planning, social work, older adults, family therapy, crisis intervention, teaching alternate coping skills, clinical team collaboration, Management, Therapy

Skills

active/reflective listening, cross-cultural competence, mediation among group members/family members, identification of stressors/emotional triggers, consideration of different means of problem-solving, collaboration with professionals on team, effective verbal/writing skills, Management, Therapy

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Huntington Hospital/Senior Care Network: