IRIS Long-Term Care Functional Screener

Care Responsibilities: As a Long-Term Care Functional Screener, I am responsible for completing the annual and/or change in condition LTCFS. I value utilizing a person-centered and compassionate approach while obtaining the information required to determine functional eligibility.

Educational Background: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Specialties: Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Substance Use Disorders, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and the elderly

County/Region I’m familiar with: Milwaukee County, Walworth County, Rock County, Dane County, Waukesha County, Menominee County, Eau Claire County, Trempealeau County, St. Croix County, Pierce County.

Languages or Communication Skills: English.

I’m comfortable with pets in the home: Yes.

More about me: I developed a passion for Human Services while working at a group home during college. Ultimately, this led to me changing my area of study from Business to Social Work. I have a background as a Dedicated Functional Screener and Behavioral Health Social Worker. Outside of work I love to read, craft, thrift, and play sports. I am also a huge animal lover and currently have a black kitten and senior greyhound.