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L to R: Chris Huber, Jackie McEldowney & Tami Stover.
March is Social Work
Month
The month of March is Social Work Month! Since its inception, the
social work profession has worked to improve life for millions every
day. Social workers operate from values that recognize each person as
relevant to society and believe that, when needed, society should help
each person achieve his or her fullest potential.
People choose careers in the social work profession because they
believe they can make a significant impact in the lives of others
through individual and group assistance. But they also recognize
that effective social work practice with individuals, families and
communities is affected by institutions, customs and laws that may
limit the success of many.
Jackie McEldowney, Licensed Social Worker at Versailles Health Care
Center, became a social worker because she had such a desire to help
people. McEldowney has been a member of VHCC’s team since
1993. She takes care of resident’s psychosocial needs during
their stay. She is also responsible for the discharge planning process
with residents. McEldowney is the social worker for all residents
in the Ferree Brooke and South Wings at VHCC.
Chris Huber is the Nurse Manager for VHCC’s Transitional Care Unit,
which is the facility’s short-term rehab unit. Huber also
functions as the Social Service Designee for the patients in the TCU
and plans patient discharges to home. Huber has been a member of the
VHCC family since1985. She is involved in all aspects of nursing
care and services provided to these patients. She does the required
assessments and care plans for these patients as well.
Tami Stover is the Nurse Case Manager for VHCC’s Transitional Care Unit
and has several social service roles. She also works as the TORCH
(Transitioning from acute care/hospital), Onto Rehabilitation, to
Continuing Home) Coach for the short-term rehab patients. Stover
has been a VHCC team member since 1994.
Versailles Health Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center that offers short-term rehab services, outpatient therapy, and
long-term care. Versailles Health Care Center sent home 185
patients that utilized its short-term rehab services in 2014 and 166 in
2013! If you are interested in learning more about Versailles
Health Care Center, please call us at 937.526.5570, or visit on the web
at www.versailleshealthcare.com.
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