Angel sousa
Antioch,CA
Summary
Dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor with a proven track record at Bi Bett Pueblo Del Sol, adept in individual therapy and motivational interviewing. Excelled in providing comprehensive support and promoting community understanding of substance abuse, enhancing client recovery rates. Skilled in fostering independence in daily living, demonstrating exceptional clinical documentation and empathetic client relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Bi Bett Pueblo Del Sol
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Led educational workshops on addiction prevention and awareness, promoting community understanding of substance abuse issues.
Caregiver
MBK Senior Living
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Caregiver
24 Hr Home Care
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA03-2025
Skills
- Individual therapy
- Relapse prevention
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Client confidentiality
- Community resources
- Motivational interviewing
- Goal setting
- Boundary setting
- Providing community referrals
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Bi Bett Pueblo Del Sol
02.2024 - Current
Caregiver
MBK Senior Living
06.2019 - 03.2020
Caregiver
24 Hr Home Care
09.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling
Diablo Valley College
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