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Aging Care Matters
Program: Social Work
URL: https://agingcarematters.com
Contact Person: Carla Payne
MSW Supervisor: Amanda Osgood, LCSW
Address: 3309 Rogers Rd #117, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone: 919-525-6464
Fax: 919-263-8458
Email: carla@agingcarematters.com
Level: BSW Program, MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Older Adult
Setting: Direct practice (micro)
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-4pm
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 2
Fields of Practice: Adult Day Program, Aging, Other(describe)
Other Fields of Practice: Geriatric Care Management
Major Functions: Administration, After Care/Follow Up, Assessment, Case Management, Client Empowerment, Community Outreach, Consultation, Documentation, Evaluation/Research, In-Home Services, Information/referral, Intake, Networking, Referrals, Team Meetings
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Attend virtual consultations and in-home assessments.
Assist with prposing tentative treatment recommendations and creating care plans.
Attend weekly team meetings to discuss client progress and dilemmas.
Illustrate effective written communication in all electronic documentation, including informational handouts, professional correspondence, client notes, and reports.
Participate in events that support lifelong learning, including Aging Life Care Association conference, events at the senior center, and networking events.
Work with adult day care and care management clients and their loved ones/caregivers.
Interact and build relationships with community partners and local organizations.
Attend monthly caregiver support group.
Research and identify local resources that clients can be referred to.
Ideal student description: Passion for working with older adults and their caregivers.
Prior experience working with individuals with dementia and/or Alzheimer's disease.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Has reliable transportation to the day center in Wake Forest.
Pay/stipend offered?: No