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Jennifer Abrahamson

Warminster

Summary

Passionate and strategically thinking dementia care professional with a unique range of experience and knowledge in the field. Well-organized in approaching any problem to investigate causes and determine optimal, creative solutions. Skilled at building connections and providing individualized support to diverse populations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Navigator

Rippl.
Seattle
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Meeting with family caregivers regularly to provide guidance and support for dementia care through Medicare’s GUIDE program.
  • Working in collaboration with Social Workers and Nurse Practitioners to develop care plans for dementia care
  • Working directly with patients’ medical providers to ensure continuity of care
  • Participating in weekly patient rounds
  • Collaborating with the Product Team to develop an enhanced software platform to support our workflow for patient care
  • Participating in ongoing dementia training and education programs

Caregiver Support Lead

Kinto
Remote
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Providing dementia care coaching to caregivers via Zoom and messages within the Kinto app.
  • Assisting caregivers with developing action plans related to reach their goals and overcome challenges.
  • Developing educational content related to dementia and caregiving.
  • Developed and implemented an internal resource management process.
  • Developing and presenting educational webinars for dementia caregivers.
  • Working collaboratively with team members to develop and implement strategic process improvements.

Care Coordinator

Wellthy
Remote
10.2020 - 03.2023
  • Providing remote care coordination support to families/clients with a wide range of healthcare needs/conditions; Helping families navigate care and assisting them with completing tasks to save them time and reduce stress.
  • Managing a caseload of 35-40 family care projects.
  • Working alongside Care Advisers to create, delegate. collaborate and monitor client tasks. Client tasks include but are not limited to: insurance issues/appeals, scheduling appointments, locating financial assistance, assisting with VA benefits, identifying appropriate care options.
  • Assisting with maintaining and updating internal resources.

Care Consultant

Alzheimer's Association
Philadelphia
01.2017 - 10.2020

• Provided high quality consultations to new and existing patients and families (in person & virtually). Consultations include education for families affected by dementia, creation of action plan for future care needs and linkages to appropriate chapter and community resources.

• Provided accurate and timely documentation and follow up of consultation interactions and interventions.

• Established and maintained relationships with community health partners.

• Served as implementation lead for the chapter's physician referral program.

• Served as a link between referred patients and their physicians for care planning collaboration.

Memory Care Director

The Residence at Watertown Square
Watertown
09.2014 - 12.2017
  • Provided oversight to daily operations of a 30 bed memory care neighborhood including, but not limited to: resident care planning, staff scheduling, program coordination, culinary services, and emergency procedures.
  • Provided onboarding and ongoing training to new hires to help each feel comfortable in job positions and prepared to handle various responsibilities. Participated in staff interviewing and recruitment.
  • Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
  • Ensured that quality service was continuously delivered, which resulted in high satisfaction levels from families and residents.
  • Provided ongoing support and education to resident family members.

Memory Care Director

Atria Senior Living Inc.
Quincy
01.2013 - 08.2014
  • Oversaw daily operations of a 21 bed memory care neighborhood including, but not limited to: resident care planning, staff scheduling, program coordination, culinary services, and emergency procedures.
  • Performed assessments for prospective residents and performed ongoing assessments as required by state regulations.
  • Worked in conjunction with the Resident Care Director to develop and implement individualized care plans for each resident.
  • Planned and implemented daily memory care programming.
  • Provided ongoing support and education to resident family members.

Activities Director

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
Beverly
12.2009 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for program calendar planning and implementation for 3 separate units of a 129 bed skilled nursing and rehab facility.
  • Designed and implemented various activity programs that encouraged socialization, entertainment and physical & emotional health.
  • Designed various signature programs and procedures procedures to promote a person-centered environment, which required working in conjunction with various departments.
  • Maintained participation records of activities and analyzed feedback from participants.
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, supervising, and providing ongoing training for activity program staff.
  • Performed resident assessments and participated in care planning process in collaboration with other departments.
  • Served as president of the staff recognition and planning committee, which involved maintaining staff recognition budget, organizing fundraising events, and planning staff recognition events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Arts Therapy

Endicott College
Beverly, MA
2010

Skills

  • Strategic planning and creative problem solving
  • Connectedness and relationship building
  • Communication
  • Individualization and customer service oriented
  • Team management and process improvement

Certification

  • Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)
  • Completed Modular Education Programs, Levels 1 & 2, for Activity Professionals.

Timeline

Care Navigator

Rippl.
05.2024 - 05.2025

Caregiver Support Lead

Kinto
05.2023 - 05.2024

Care Coordinator

Wellthy
10.2020 - 03.2023

Care Consultant

Alzheimer's Association
01.2017 - 10.2020

Memory Care Director

The Residence at Watertown Square
09.2014 - 12.2017

Memory Care Director

Atria Senior Living Inc.
01.2013 - 08.2014

Activities Director

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
12.2009 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Arts Therapy

Endicott College
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