JoAnn Kruckow's resume
431 First Street
DuBois, PA 15801
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JoAnn M. Kruckow
Objective
Maintain full time employment in social work, health care or management.
Education
8/80-5/84 Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Bachelors of Art in Social Work
6/91 National Association of Social Workers
Academy of Certified Baccalaureate Social Workers
6/19 certification in assisting individuals in crisis
CPR certified
Professional experience
10/19 – present Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor Brookville, PA
Director of Social Services
Complete a social history for new admissions
Complete all discharge planning for all skilled residents
Conduct care plan and family meetings
Maintain accurate and up to date records
Completed MDS as required
Maintain records for state inspectors
Maintain knowledge of various insurance coverage
Maintain knowledge of skilled requirements
Advise residents and families of various discharge/long term needs
Numerous other duties
Make referrals for in-house and inpatient psych services and collaborate with providers to maintain resident's best possible level of care
Meet with resident’s and families as needed
Ensure complete PASSRRs for all admissions
2/10 – 10/19 Sentara Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Hampton Hampton, VA
Director of Social Services and Admissions
Supervise one employee
Complete a social history for all skilled residents
Complete admission process for each resident including reviewing each resident, enter information into computer system, notify necessary staff, provide required records to all necessary disciplines
Complete all discharge planning for all skilled residents
Conduct care plan and family meetings
Maintain accurate and up to date records
Monitor work of employee
Completed MDS as required
Maintain records for state inspectors
Complete daily census reports
Maintain knowledge of various insurance coverage
Maintain knowledge of skilled requirements
Advise residents and families of various discharge/long term needs
Numerous other duties
5/08 -11/09 Golden Living Center-Clarion Clarion, PA
Social Services Director
Complete a social history on all residents
Participate in the admission process
Complete the admission process when the admissions director is unavailable
Maintain accurate and up to date records on all residents
Prepare reports for state inspections
Plan discharges and arrange home support for resident upon discharge
Counsel family members/residents
2/08-5/08 AseraCare Hospice Brookville, PA
Medical Social Worker and Bereavement Coordinator
Completed a social history for all patients
Provided grief counseling to patients and families
Completed initial bereavement assessment
Assessed need for community services
Visited all patients at least one time per month
Educated patients and families on disease process and death and dying
Provided bereavement services to families after patients’ death
3/04-10/07 Playtime Pizza DuBois, PA
Owner/Operator
Prepared weekly schedules
Interviewed, hired and trained new employees
Supervised a diverse staff of 25-30 people
Carried out tasks as cook counter help, party attendant, cashier
Handled daily sales, money and deposits
Prepared payroll
Conducted weekly inventory and ordered supplies
8/92-5/94 and 9/99-3/04 Christ The King Manor Nursing Home DuBois, PA
Director of Social Services and Admissions
Completed admissions process with all new residents/families
Maintained accurate and up to date records for all residents
Prepared reports of state inspections
Supervised others in department and worked with all other departments
Planned discharges and arranged home support for residents upon discharge
Counsel family members/residents
5/91-8/92 Jefferson Manor Health Center Brookville, PA
Social Services
Participated in the admissions process
Maintained up to date and accurate records for all residents
Planned discharges and arranged home support for residents upon discharge
Conducted resident council meeting
Counseled family members/residents
4/87-1/91 Clearfield Hospital and Home Health Clearfield, PA
Social Services
Planned discharges and arranged home support for patients
Visited patients’ homes to assure all needs were being met
Evaluated needs and arranged community support services
Maintained accurate and up to date records for all patients
8/84-4/87 Clearfield County Children and Youth Services Clearfield, PA
Caseworker
Visited homes across Clearfield County
Shared on call with other caseworkers.
Prepared foster home evaluations
Maintained daily records on home visits and telephone contacts
Carried out intake interviews
Received incoming telephone reports of possible child abuse/neglect
Interacted with school personnel regarding truancy
Investigated possible child abuse/neglect
References
Available upon request
431 First Street
DuBois, PA 15801
Phone ------------
E-mail ------------
JoAnn M. Kruckow
Objective
Maintain full time employment in social work, health care or management.
Education
8/80-5/84 Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Bachelors of Art in Social Work
6/91 National Association of Social Workers
Academy of Certified Baccalaureate Social Workers
6/19 certification in assisting individuals in crisis
CPR certified
Professional experience
10/19 – present Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor Brookville, PA
Director of Social Services
Complete a social history for new admissions
Complete all discharge planning for all skilled residents
Conduct care plan and family meetings
Maintain accurate and up to date records
Completed MDS as required
Maintain records for state inspectors
Maintain knowledge of various insurance coverage
Maintain knowledge of skilled requirements
Advise residents and families of various discharge/long term needs
Numerous other duties
Make referrals for in-house and inpatient psych services and collaborate with providers to maintain resident's best possible level of care
Meet with resident’s and families as needed
Ensure complete PASSRRs for all admissions
2/10 – 10/19 Sentara Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Hampton Hampton, VA
Director of Social Services and Admissions
Supervise one employee
Complete a social history for all skilled residents
Complete admission process for each resident including reviewing each resident, enter information into computer system, notify necessary staff, provide required records to all necessary disciplines
Complete all discharge planning for all skilled residents
Conduct care plan and family meetings
Maintain accurate and up to date records
Monitor work of employee
Completed MDS as required
Maintain records for state inspectors
Complete daily census reports
Maintain knowledge of various insurance coverage
Maintain knowledge of skilled requirements
Advise residents and families of various discharge/long term needs
Numerous other duties
5/08 -11/09 Golden Living Center-Clarion Clarion, PA
Social Services Director
Complete a social history on all residents
Participate in the admission process
Complete the admission process when the admissions director is unavailable
Maintain accurate and up to date records on all residents
Prepare reports for state inspections
Plan discharges and arrange home support for resident upon discharge
Counsel family members/residents
2/08-5/08 AseraCare Hospice Brookville, PA
Medical Social Worker and Bereavement Coordinator
Completed a social history for all patients
Provided grief counseling to patients and families
Completed initial bereavement assessment
Assessed need for community services
Visited all patients at least one time per month
Educated patients and families on disease process and death and dying
Provided bereavement services to families after patients’ death
3/04-10/07 Playtime Pizza DuBois, PA
Owner/Operator
Prepared weekly schedules
Interviewed, hired and trained new employees
Supervised a diverse staff of 25-30 people
Carried out tasks as cook counter help, party attendant, cashier
Handled daily sales, money and deposits
Prepared payroll
Conducted weekly inventory and ordered supplies
8/92-5/94 and 9/99-3/04 Christ The King Manor Nursing Home DuBois, PA
Director of Social Services and Admissions
Completed admissions process with all new residents/families
Maintained accurate and up to date records for all residents
Prepared reports of state inspections
Supervised others in department and worked with all other departments
Planned discharges and arranged home support for residents upon discharge
Counsel family members/residents
5/91-8/92 Jefferson Manor Health Center Brookville, PA
Social Services
Participated in the admissions process
Maintained up to date and accurate records for all residents
Planned discharges and arranged home support for residents upon discharge
Conducted resident council meeting
Counseled family members/residents
4/87-1/91 Clearfield Hospital and Home Health Clearfield, PA
Social Services
Planned discharges and arranged home support for patients
Visited patients’ homes to assure all needs were being met
Evaluated needs and arranged community support services
Maintained accurate and up to date records for all patients
8/84-4/87 Clearfield County Children and Youth Services Clearfield, PA
Caseworker
Visited homes across Clearfield County
Shared on call with other caseworkers.
Prepared foster home evaluations
Maintained daily records on home visits and telephone contacts
Carried out intake interviews
Received incoming telephone reports of possible child abuse/neglect
Interacted with school personnel regarding truancy
Investigated possible child abuse/neglect
References
Available upon request