ALINA DENMAN
Anacortes,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable case manager enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Volunteers Of America
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Case Manager
Northwest Youth Services
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Facilitated successful transitions between levels of care by developing detailed discharge plans and coordinating resources.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
Visitation Facilitator
Secret Harbor
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Enhanced family relationships by facilitating supervised visitations between non-custodial parents and their children.
- Promoted a safe and nurturing environment for both parents and children during visitation sessions.
- Assessed family dynamics and provided recommendations for improving communication and interaction skills.
- Helped foster children by driving to appointment, respite and other important meetings.
Education
No Degree - Human Services
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA06.2020
High School Diploma -
Burlington Edison High School
Burlington, WA06.2016
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Direct Patient Care
- ADL support
- Care Plan Management
- Case Management
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Management
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- Certified CPR and First Aid - Jan 2024
- Certified Bloodborne Pathogens - Jan 2024
- Certified Right Response - Jan 2022
- De-escalation training Jan 2024
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Volunteers Of America
01.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Northwest Youth Services
01.2020 - 03.2023
Visitation Facilitator
Secret Harbor
02.2019 - 06.2019
No Degree - Human Services
Skagit Valley College
High School Diploma -
Burlington Edison High School