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Ameerah Harrison

Elizabth

Summary

Passionate and professional direct support staff. Pursuing an intense opportunity in a face-paced environment, where I can continue to contribute my expertise with building relationships and supporting individuals and families. As a dedicated support professional, with a positive attitude and proven skills to maintain a positive satisfaction and contribute to the company's success and professional growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DSNP

Developmental Disabilities Association of NJ
04.2016 - Current


  • Provide daily care, supervision, and emotional support to residents in a group home and community based setting.
  • Monitor residents physical and emotional well-being, reporting any significant changes to the care team
  • Assisted with developing and implementing individualized care plans for each resident in collaboration with the care team.
  • Maintain accurate records of resident's progress and activities, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
  • Assist with personal care tasks, including hygiene, dressing, medication administration, activities, goals and meal preparation.
  • Assisting members with aligned Medicare and Medicaid plans.
  • Assist with medical appointments
  • Assist in crisis management and

de-escalation techniques when necessary.



Patient Care Coordinator

Robet Wood Johnson University Hospital
04.2014 - 01.2022
  • Maintained communication between the family and caregiver and other involved parties regarding the patient’s condition
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed
  • Attended meeting with families and other members of the interdisciplinary team to discuss patient progress and plan for future interventions
  • Assessed safety risks associated with living environments or activities of daily living
  • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word (create and/or edit docs, save), Adobe (convert docs to PDF), Microsoft Outlook (emails, calendar/email management)
  • Acting Supervisor duties
  • Intake Assessments
  • Supported patients during hospital admissions and discharges
  • Educated patients on available resources and services within their communities
  • Assistant supervisor, supervising a team of five, answered questions and assisted with issues
  • Experience with Customer Service over the phone and in person

Care Coordinator

The Rose House
02.2013 - 05.2016
  • Maintained accurate records of client assessments, treatments and services provided
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to elder care services provisioning
  • Attended conferences or seminars related to senior care coordination topics
  • Administrative assistant experience with supporting a team
  • Developed strategies for addressing challenging behaviors exhibited by some seniors
  • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word (create and/or edit docs, save), Adobe (convert docs to PDF), Microsoft Outlook (emails, calendar/email management)
  • Facilitated communication between primary caregivers and other healthcare professionals involved in patients care
  • Scheduled appointments
  • Highly skilled at de-escalation techniques
  • Conducted quarterly meetings with NJ State Support Coordinators to support individuals and their families

Education

College Prep -

Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth, NJ
05-2003

Skills

  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Prior Authorizations
  • Insurance Billing
  • Familiarity with computers
  • Windows PC Applications
  • Learning & Development
  • Member & Family Support
  • Hospital and community work setting experience
  • Working with mental and behavioral patients
  • Patient and member facing roles experience
  • Ability to manage multiple complex and concurrent projects
  • Maintaining a professional and positive attitude
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Leadership
  • Customer Support
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Willingness to learn
  • Adaptability to changes

Certification

CPR & First Aid Certified


Timeline

DSNP

Developmental Disabilities Association of NJ
04.2016 - Current

Patient Care Coordinator

Robet Wood Johnson University Hospital
04.2014 - 01.2022

Care Coordinator

The Rose House
02.2013 - 05.2016

CPR & First Aid Certified


College Prep -

Elizabeth High School
Ameerah Harrison