Keena Dorion
Kitchener ,ON
Summary
Experienced care coordinator with 17+ years experience working in all areas of a hospital setting. Extensive knowledge of RAI assessment, eligibility determination, discharge planning and working in a multidisciplinary team. Very comfortable working independently in a highly organized manner. Excellent problem solving, accurate charting, and time management skills
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator
Ontario Health at Home
Stratford, Ontario
04.2009 - Current
- Conducted eligibility for home care supports, or Long Term Care placement
- Facilitated referrals to community support services for clients not eligible for home care
- Developed individualized care plans for clients, focusing on resource management and discharge planning
- Collaborated with hospital team to streamline discharge planning process
- Utilized computer applications to enhance workflow efficiency in daily operations. to support and enhance day-to-day tasks
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Regina
Regina, SK05-2008
Skills
- Extensive experience using RAI assessment tool to determine eligibility for home care and Long Term Care
- Extensive experience in hospital supporting discharge planning and resource management This includes: acute referrals for wounds/IVs/drains; arranging palliative discharges (both to home and hospice settings); long term care referrals (behavioral units, supporting clients to wait at home when possible, coaching on shorter wait times in hospital, using transitional care beds or other alternatives while waiting); stroke and rehab discharges (arranging equipment, attending family meetings to support planning, working with therapy team to ensure client has needed supports in place at time of discharge); supporting the ER department (admission avoidance when possible; communicating with ER staff re: home situations and services in the home)
- Extensive experience working in a multidisciplinary team and attending rounds to ensure discharge happen in a timely manner
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of computers/applications to support day to day tasks
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of charting in both Ontario Health at Home electronic record as well as hospital record
- Excellent time management skills and many years experience working in a highly independent setting
- Excellent problem solving, interviewing, intrapersonal, leadership and assessment skills Obtained over 17 years of experience working in Home Care mainly in a hospital setting
- Resource allocation
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Ontario Health at Home
04.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Regina