Angela Applegate
Oscoda
Summary
Compassionate Residential Assistant with expertise in individualized care plans and recreational coordination. Proven ability in crisis management and effective communication, enhancing residents' quality of life.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Assistant
AuSable Valley CMH
04.2001 - 09.2022
- Supported clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents' needs.
- Coordinated recreational activities to promote social engagement among residents.
- Monitored client behaviors and reported significant changes to the team.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents.
- Documented client progress and care interventions in electronic records.
- Contributed to team meetings to discuss client updates and strategies.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and updating databases related to residential life operations.
- Conducted room inspections to ensure compliance with housing policies.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents involving residents and staff members.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations occurring inside the home.
- Participated in departmental, organizational and community meetings.
- Transported clients to recreational and leisure activities.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living environment for residents.
- Provided after-hours coverage when necessary including late night shifts during exam periods.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of residents.
- Enforced rules governing conduct in the home while remaining sensitive to individual rights.
- Taught independent living skills to assist individuals with completing day-to-day tasks.
- Made beds daily and performed light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas.
- Aided residents with ambulation or walker, cane and wheelchair use.
- Monitored assigned areas for cleanliness and security purposes.
- Transported residents to activities and meals.
- Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence.
- Managed administrative tasks, maintenance requests, room change process, and incident reports.
- Responded to emergency situations within the home.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents that occurred in the home.
- Participated in regular staff meetings with Resident Director.
- Mentored new resident assistants during their training period.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Coordinated student events such as movie nights, game nights, and other social activities.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored the condition of communal areas, reporting maintenance issues promptly.
- Served as a first responder to emergencies, implementing crisis management protocols efficiently.
- Answered telephones and routed calls or delivered messages.
- Conferred with medical personnel to understand backgrounds and needs of residents.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Kirtland Community College
St. Helen , MISkills
- Medication supervision
- Emergency response
- Client documentation
- Compliance monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Crisis management
- Administrative support
- Independent living skills
- PPE use
- Basic math
- Team building
- Computer skills
- Self-Directed
- Social perceptiveness
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Organization and time management
- Remote office availability
- Patient relationship management
- Recreational coordination
- Effective communication
- Training & Development
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Residential Assistant
AuSable Valley CMH
04.2001 - 09.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Kirtland Community College