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DeVellis Owner, Certified Care Manager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/4a39ed9d-3d6d-43ec-98cf-04c7d6305093/DSC02614.jpg Home - Caroline Scarborough Bain Registered Nurse, Holistic Nurse https://www.roanokecaremanagement.com/care-management daily 0.75 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1614123207709-8SSBVBK5HUR7H8L4UJ3G/Peaks-of-Otter-2.JPG Care Management - Certification Requirements A Certified Care Manager (or CMC) is required to have a background in social work, gerontology, psychology, or nursing as well as extensive training and experience. CMC's must meet strict certification requirements, hold at least a 4-year degree, have 5 years of supervision, and successfully pass a comprehensive examination on care management. CMC's are also required to continue education on a yearly basis to maintain certification. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1614122859953-EQYID3YPZFPLXHNN81XU/elderly-hands.jpg Care Management - What is a Certified Care Manager? A care manager is a health and human services specialist who educates, guides, advocates, and serves as a resource for families caring for an older relative or a disabled adult. They specialize in elderly care issues, long-term care, and health-related problems with an extensive knowledge about costs, quality, and availability of resources. https://www.roanokecaremanagement.com/services daily 0.75 2021-03-18 https://www.roanokecaremanagement.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-03-12 https://www.roanokecaremanagement.com/barbies-bio daily 0.75 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1614996222070-IVOF86FHE8177A5LAGUJ/Barbie-and-Client-01.jpg Barbie's Bio - How It All Started Barbie’s love of working with the elderly and helping others started at a very early age. Her mom took her to a nursing home to volunteer when she was 10. When her mom’s career would not allow her the time, Barbie walked to the closest nursing home to visit with the residents. It was at that young age Barbie decided she wanted to work with the elderly and people with disabilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1613695613606-G0OHF1C44DD22RMQLKCC/forest Barbie's Bio - Memberships & Certifications Aging Life Care Association Member Since 2004 National Association of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) Care Manager, Certified - Since May 2008 Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Excellence in Care Specialist - 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1614996280605-VQ6ZI9X238PUBXBJY7OU/Barbie-and-Client-02.jpg Barbie's Bio - Professional Experience While pursuing her degree, Barbie worked as a medical secretary. Once she earned her degree, she started working full time as a Social Worker in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers for five years, one of those years being Director of Social Services. Barbie worked at a home health company for six years where she served as the Director of Home Care Services and Geriatric Care Manager. Barbie also worked as a Hospice Social Worker for over a year where she developed a passion working with and supporting clients and families dealing with end-of-life support issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1613695489883-YDRLNRMKJ21WO0YJ1O3B/blue-ridge-mountains Barbie's Bio - Continuing Education She keeps current in her field by completing continuing education courses regularly. She focuses her course work in elder care issues, Alzheimer’s, dementia, counseling, family mediation, disease processes, medications, mental health, and personal care issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1615673690620-ZU09EM5R0OO3UZFR0TPF/Barbie-Portrait-2.jpg Barbie's Bio - Barbie H. DeVellis Owner, Certified Care Manager Barbie H. DeVellis is an Aging Life Care Specialist and Certified Care Manager. Barbie has worked over 20 years in the healthcare industry, helping and supporting aging individuals and their families in the Roanoke Valley. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Services and has been an Aging Life Care Specialist and Care Manager for 16 years. Barbie has owned her care management practice since 2011. https://www.roanokecaremanagement.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2021-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1614302585064-4IBYQQZKPDY85K6A904V/Barbie-and-Client-Doralee.jpg Testimonials - “We're so grateful for all the work Barbie did with my mom! We appreciated the way she took care of details, followed-up, and kept us in the loop step by step. Barbie made it possible for my mom to stay in the area where she lived most of her life. We are so thankful Barbie was in mom's life, as well as ours! Her professionalism and caring approach allowed us to worry less and enriched my mom's life in countless ways!” Chuck E. – South Dakota https://www.roanokecaremanagement.com/carolines-bio daily 0.75 2024-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1613695489883-YDRLNRMKJ21WO0YJ1O3B/blue-ridge-mountains Caroline's Bio - Continuing Education Caroline is devoted to the art and science of nursing. She continues to study and focus on excellence in clinical management. She holds licensure and certifications recognized by the American Holistic Nurses Association in Clinical Aromatherapy, Certified Holistic Stress Management Instructor, Integrative Health, and as a Reiki Practitioner. In addition to comprehensive care planning and management, Caroline focuses on helping environmentally sensitive people maintain their health in the modern world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1613695613606-G0OHF1C44DD22RMQLKCC/forest Caroline's Bio - Memberships & Certifications American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Registered Nurse, Gerontology - 2010-2020 American Holistic Nurses Association Holistic Nurse, Board Certified - 2013-2013 Licensed Clinical Aromatherapy - Since 2011 Certified Holistic Stress Management Instructor - Since 2011 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/ad862c14-b301-403d-9b02-5c283fe96931/DSC02614.jpg Caroline's Bio - Caroline Scarborough Bain Registered Nurse, Holistic Nurse, Case Manager Caroline began her professional career as a Registered Nurse in Cardiac Critical Care. It was during her initial nursing experience when many of her clients were on ventilators and unable to speak that she often communicated more with family members. Caroline learned the challenges and rewards of helping people though some of their most stressful times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1614121736076-TGYIUSIRVDE66UAGDL06/image-asset.jpeg Caroline's Bio - How It All Started Caroline began case management for a company in a program called Cancer Care Plus. Caroline found this work highly rewarding. When the company became Medicare certified to admit hospice patients, Caroline was their first hospice nurse. Caroline spent 7 years with this company. Caroline gained additional experience in case management in mental health and additional clinical experience supervising in a skilled rehabilitation facility. From there, Caroline went back into home care as a clinical supervisor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f78a0b0af6b440eec3d43/1614121683821-69XHNW6WQYF8S50S4P8G/image-asset.jpeg Caroline's Bio - Professional Experience In order to provide the highest standards in care management, Caroline began her private practice in 2011. In 2010, she achieved board certification in Gerontology. She maintained this certification through 2020. In 2013, Caroline achieved board certification as a Holistic Nurse and maintained this certification through 2023.