Kathleen Clouther

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Hanover, MA *2339

adtgfc@r.postjobfree.com

561-***-****

Education

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL (2005-06) Master’s of Social Work

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL (2003-05) Bachelor’s of Social Work

Massasoit Community College, Brockton, MA (1970-1972) Associate’s in Liberal Arts

Professional Experience

Hospice of the South Shore, Rockland, MA (Aug 2020 - September 2022) Medical Social Worker

Provide psychosocial assessments to determine needs of patients and families

Provide social, economic, and emotional assistance to patients and their families at end of life

Provide education and access to community resources

Participate with interdisciplinary team to serve patient needs

Maintain patient records with Epic Computer Software VNA of Cape Cod, Hyannis, MA (Oct 2015 - July 2020) Medical Social Worker

Provide psychosocial assessments to determine needs of patients and families

Provide social, economic, and emotional assistance to patients and their families

Provide education and access to community resources

Participate with interdisciplinary team to serve patient needs

Maintain patient records with Crescendo Computer Software

Assist patients with long-term planning as patient’s living situations require change

Assist patients to fill out Massachusetts Advanced Directives (HCP and MOLST)

Provide interventions for potential abuse and neglect Wingate Assisted Living at Brewster Place, Brewster, MA (July 2010 - Jan 2019) Social Worker

Oversee Group Adult Foster Care Program (Commonwealth of Mass. program helping elders who otherwise could not afford to live in assisted living)

Counsel aging residents through difficult life transitions

Develop and present in-services to employees as required by Commonwealth of Mass.

Help residents with community and medical resources, Medicare, MassHealth, and communications with outside agencies

Plan, develop, and help residents facilitate sight loss support group for residents suffering from different levels of sight impairment

Life Choice Hospice, Bourne, MA (Nov 2008 – Oct 2015) Hospice Social Worker/Bereavement Counselor

Provide psychosocial assessments to determine needs of patients and families

Participate with interdisciplinary team to discuss patient care at end of life

Maintain patient records on McKesson, Suncoast, and HCHB computer software

Develop and facilitate bereavement support groups and provide other bereavement services as needed, including mailings, phone calls, and counseling Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, Dennis, MA (Oct 2007 – Nov 2008) Home Care Case Manager

Managed a case load of 130 elders via SIMS computer software

Assessed elderly in homes to provide community agency services

Liaison between elders and contracted agencies to provide needed services

Substituted for supervisor to facilitate weekly team meetings Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton, FL (Employee, May 2006 – July 2007; Intern, Sept 2005 - April 2006)

Oncology Social Worker

Conducted biopsychosocial assessment of patients

Counseled patients and families through cancer diagnosis and treatment

Attended and participated in chart rounds, tumor board, and interdisciplinary meetings

Facilitated support group for women with cancer and breast wellness program

Facilitated support group for children whose parents were treated for cancer Professional Affiliations

State of Massachusetts LCSW

Certified in Reiki II Method of Natural Healing

Member of National Association of Social Workers (2004-13)