Allyson P. Mann, MSW

Allyson P. Mann, MSW

51 Davis Ave., Apt. 2B

White Plains, NY 10605

c: 914.263.4236
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Summary: Senior level geriatric social worker, skilled at mediation with family members, professional staff and patients. Proactively build rapport with residents, with the goal of delivering the full range of nursing home services, as appropriate. Supervise staff social workers and ensure that they deliver the highest quality of care.

WORK EXPERIENCE

July 2014- March 2015 Director of Social Services/Rehab Unit Social Worker

Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Bronx, NY

. Supervised 3 full-time staff social workers.

. Oversaw the medical and basic needs of 32 short-term rehabilitation cases.

. Experience with Reliable Electronic Medical Record Program for MDS, care plans, assessments, notes.

. Worked closely with families and residents daily, ensuring quality in-patient care and discharge planning.

. Collaborated daily with Physicians, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, and Dieticians to develop a holistic plan of care upon discharge to the community.

. Achieved perfect survey from Department of Health March 2015

2005 - 2014 Director of Social Services
Port Chester Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Port Chester, NY

·  Personally oversaw the medical and basic needs of 80 nursing home patients, split between long-term care and short-term rehabilitation cases.

·  Supervised one full-time Staff Social Worker and one part-time Assistant Social Worker.

·  Achieved perfect and near-perfect State Department of Health Surveys for 8 years.

·  Collaborated with Physicians (including Psychiatrists), Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Dieticians to develop a holistic plan of care upon discharge to the community.

·  Adept at maximizing resident Medicare coverage to ensure that they reach their fullest potential during rehabilitation.

·  Assisted in the creation of policy and procedures for Social Service Department manual.

·  Educated staff members, residents and families on resident rights, needs of the elderly, advance directives and patient abuse laws, as appropriate.

·  Knowledge of Point Click Care for MDS, care plans, assessments and progress notes.

Allyson P. Mann, MSW

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2001 - 2005 Director of Social Services
Bainbridge Nursing Home and Rehab Center
Bronx, NY

·  Supervised staff social worker.

·  Provided social work services for 100 residents.

·  Achieved perfect State Department of Health Surveys for 3 years.

·  Coordinated planning of funeral arrangements for residents.

·  Provided audits of resident medical records.

·  Supervised weekly completion of MDS, notes and care plans.

·  Created individualized care plans for residents.

·  Investigated grievances.

·  Assisted in the creation of policies and procedures for Social Work Department.

Summer 2008 Social Work Consultant
Tarrytown Hall Care Center

Tarrytown, NY

Fall 2002 - Spring 2003 Social Work Consultant
Nathan Miller Care Center
White Plains, NY
Summer - Fall 2002 Social Work Consultant
Sutton Park Nursing and Rehab Center
New Rochelle, NY

·  Conducted complete and detailed audit of all resident medical records in preparation for State Department of Health surveys.

·  Discussed findings with the Director of Social Services and provided suggestions for interventions.

·  Updated social service notes and assisted in the completion of MDS assessments.

EDUCATION

·  MSW Degree; Fordham University, 2000.

·  BS Human Services: Concentration in Geriatrics; University of Hartford, 1994.

·  Certified Screener, 2007.