Family. They’re trustworthy and reliable, always around to help when you need them. You laugh with them, cry with them and, especially as you get older, you rely on them daily.
Christian Health Care Center has a team of social workers on staff whose job is to think and act like family.
Members of the social services department, led by Jenaye Weidenaar, are hand-picked for their ability and desire to welcome individuals to the facility and take care of their needs. Team members are always looking out for the health and well-being of those who live here.
As adults transition to CHCC, members of the social services team meet with them to perform an initial assessment of their needs. Team members also might talk with family, friends and community agency representatives to form a complete, holistic care plan.
They advocate for residents, help manage medications, identify potential behavioral health needs and provide counseling when needed. They also review concerns and comments from those who live here in order to resolved them in ways that meet their needs.
Social workers at CHCC hold meetings with residents and family members to review their care, and they ensure that those who live here are always aware of their rights in our facility. They’re proactive in looking for ways to improve quality of life.
Christian Health Care Center’s social services team works closely with representatives of Peace Health St. Joseph Hospital, Whatcom Hospice, assisted living facilities, and adult family homes throughout the county to ensure that all those who live at CHCC have access to the care providers they need.
The team also practices active listening, ensuring that questions are answered and concerns are heard. Team members also enjoy a good conversation, and they are happy to sit with everyone who wants a friend to talk with.
Just like family.
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