Samantha Joseph
Richlandtown, PA ***** 267-***-**** *********@****.***.***
Professional Summary
Well driven and highly motivated 4th year student with healthcare experience seeking to pursue a full time job opportunity in the Rehabilitation and Human Services field upon graduation in Winter of 2020.
Skills
●Traumatic brain injury assessment
●Behavioral support
●Individual and family support
●Supporting personal needs
●Service support
●Rehabilitation
●Psychology
Work History
Case Manager Student Intern, 08/2020 to Current
Lehigh Valley Hospital Network – Allentown, PA
●Handle initial assessments upon admission with patients to understand the goals that need to be accomplished before discharge
●Work together with preceptor, therapy, nurses, etc. to come up with the proper needs for patients in order to return home safely
●Documenting initial assessments, progress notes, and discharge notes under the hospitals networking site
●Creating referrals for patients that need equipment, home health care, skilled nursing facility, etc.
●Offer support to each patient, and helping them with their needs and wants while they stay at the hospital
●Setting up appointments for patients before discharge
●Updating insurances with their progress while at the hospital; for medicare patients (giving patients their first and second IMMs which states their rights as a patient)
Brain Injury Support Specialist 2, 12/2019 to Current
New Vitae Wellness And Recovery – Quakertown, PA
●Supervised individuals in a small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure.
●Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
●Offers social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
●Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep the house stocked with necessities.
●Completed regular check-ins and progress reports for each client.
Care Manager, 08/2019 to 12/2019
Spring Village At Pocono – East Stroudsburg, PA
●Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
●Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
●Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
Direct Support Professional, 05/2018 to 08/2019
Success Rehabilitation Inc., – Quakertown, PA
●Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
●Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping the healthcare team updated.
●Administered medication as directed by physician.
●Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
●Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Rehabilitative And Human Services, Expected in 12/2020
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania - East Stroudsburg, PA
●Minored in Psychology
Certifications
●First Aid/CPR Certified