MSW

Malka Osserman, MSW

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Sherman Oaks, California

Cell: 971-***-****

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Objective: Medical Social Worker Position

Geriatric Care Manager, Counselor, Spiritual Care

Areas of

Specialty:

Case Management · Inter-generational Liaison

Spiritual Care · Bereavement and Hospice Work

Clinical Counseling Skills · Community Outreach

Crisis Intervention · Visual Impairment

Alzheimer’s Dementia Expert · Support Groups

Education Clinical Pastoral Education (Chaplaincy) Level 1 June 1, 09 - Jan. 2010 Stanford Hospital and Clinics CPE Satellite Providence Alaska

Master of Social Work Aug., 1984 - May, 1986

Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, N.Y.C.

Bachelor of Arts in Education and Counseling Aug., 1974 - May, 1978

Minor in Literature

Ben Gurion University, Israel, Jewish Theological Seminary NYC

Eden Alternative Nursing Homes Certification May 2007

Hospice Certification Jan. 2007

Languages English, Hebrew, Yiddish

Experience SOCIAL SERVICES

Providence Alaska Medical Center June 09- Jan., 2010

Anchorage, Alaska

An internship and residency as a Chaplain (Spiritual Care) in an interdiciplianeriary staff of physicians, nurses, social workers, functioning as primary care team in units

where many patients are acutely ill. The Chaplain day-to-day presence integrates spiritual support into the medical care team, helping humanize the hospital highly technical environment.

Worked as an intern/resident in these units at the hospital: Emergency Department, Surgery, Pediatrics, Extended Care (Nursing Home Facility).

Carried the call pager on all shifts, staffed the weekly night shifts covering the entire hospital including adult critical care, cardiovascular department, cancer unit, renal care, etc. Worked with diverse population of Alaska natives, others of diverse religions ethnic backgrounds.

Sinai Family Home Services, Home Care Manager Sept., 2008 - Dec., 2008 Portland, Oregon

Evaluate, assess, and match new clients with caregivers.

Supervise, educate, and inform caregivers of clients’ progress.

Coordinate care with families and educate and counsel them about course of clients’ care.

Advocate for clients with institutions and medical personnel.

Maintain records and client data.

Marketing and outreach for new clients.

Adolph and Rose Levis Alzheimer’s Day Care Center, July, 06 - July 2007

Social Worker

Boca Raton, Florida

Conduct intakes and evaluations for Alzheimer clients and caregivers.

Provide ongoing casework, counseling, case management, and facilitate care givers support group.

Train and supervise MSW student trainees.

American Elder Care, Inc., Care Manager Jan 05 - Dec. 2006

Delray Beach, Florida

A coordinator and care manager for Florida State Diversion Program, to encourage and promote elderly to age in their own homes, instead of nursing homes by providing them resources at their home.

Jewish Family Service, Care Manager July, 00 - Aug. 2003

Boca Raton, Florida

Holocaust survivor assistance program.

Program Manager Jewish Braille Institute of America, Inc.

References upon request.

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