All people want to feel confident that those they love are safe and happy. This is especially true when someone resides in a nursing home. Family members need to feel secure about placing their loved one in our care. We are very sensitive to this fundamental truth at Dove Healthcare, and we work particularly hard to provide thorough knowledge and resources to each resident and their family.
At Dove Healthcare, we retain a highly qualified and experienced Social Services team. Our social workers take great pride in ensuring that residents and responsible parties are viewed as important elements of the care team. Communication is crucial in short-term and long-term care.
Dove Healthcare Social Workers:
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Assist residents and their families with admissions, discharge planning, transfers, and adjustments to living in a nursing home |
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Strive to identify social and emotional needs of the residents and arrange for their provisions, both internally and externally |
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Prepare a psycho-social assessment on each resident
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Participate in the care planning conference with other treatment staff |
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Complete on-going educational training to stay up-to-date on rules and laws governing their state certification licenses and to stay abreast on community options and resources
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Kris Modl, ACBSW
Social Services Director and First Floor Social Worker
At Dove Healthcare Since
1998
Kris graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in 1987 where she received her bachelor's degree in social work. She has practiced in long-term care for over 20 years.
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Cassie Chrystal, CSW
Admissions Coordinator
At Dove Healthcare Since 2003
Cassie graduated in 2003 from Winona State University (Winona, MN) with a bachelor's degree in social work. Cassie has been practicing for over five years as a nursing home social worker and currently coordinates admissions.
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Jennifer Schofield, MSW, APSW
First Floor Social Worker
At Dove Healthcare Since 2007
Jennifer graduated in 2007 from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a bachelor's degree in social work. She has been practicing long-term care social work since graduating. She is pursuing a master's degree in social work through the University of Minnesota.
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Leslie J. Gustafson, CSW
First Floor Social Worker
At Dove Healthcare Since 2009
Leslie graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a liberal arts degree in 1991 and a bachelor's degree in social work in 2007. Leslie has experience in both hospital and long-term care social work. |
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Sherry Kluge, CSW
Second Floor Social Worker
At Dove Healthcare Since 2007
Sherry graduated in 1983 from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a bachelor's degree in social work. She has worked with various populations and has more than 15 years of experience in long-term care.
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If you are interested in more information about social services, please contact:
Kris Modl, ACBSW
Social Services Director
715-552-1030, ext. 112
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715-552-1030