MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—March is National Social Work Month, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible work of our licensed social worker, Brittanie Bruce, here at Marion Valley Post Acute. Brittanie is a compassionate guide and advocate for our residents and their families, offering support every step of the way.
Social workers in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) play a vital role in nurturing residents’ psychosocial, emotional, and mental well-being. They serve as a bridge between residents, families, and our interdisciplinary care team—ensuring everyone feels supported, heard, and cared for.
What Brittanie Helps With:
· Admission & Transition: Welcoming new residents, conducting initial assessments, and helping families navigate the admission and discharge process with ease and reassurance.
· Advocacy & Resident Rights: Ensuring each resident’s dignity, choices, and personal preferences are honored and protected.
· Emotional & Psychosocial Support: Providing compassionate counseling for challenges like loneliness, depression, or anxiety, and helping residents feel at home in our community.
· Care Planning & Coordination: Partnering closely with medical and care staff to create, implement, and update individualized care plans that truly reflect each resident’s needs.
· Family Mediation: Helping residents and their loved ones communicate clearly and navigate decisions with understanding and support.
· Discharge Planning: Coordinating the services and resources needed for a safe, comfortable transition—whether returning home or moving to another level of care.
If you’d like to speak with Brittanie or any member of our caring Marion Valley Post Acute team, we’d love to hear from you. Call us at 740-387-1225.