Angela Solomon
West Haven,CT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Samaritan Daytop Village
Queens , NY
10.2023 - Current
- Developed service plans for clients that included short-term goals and long-term objectives.
- Evaluated referrals from external sources regarding possible child abuse cases.
- Advocated on behalf of vulnerable children and youth in court proceedings or other legal settings.
- Maintained detailed records of client information and services provided in accordance with agency policy.
- Educated clients on mental health issues related to their circumstances.
- Assisted parents and guardians in accessing community resources such as housing, medical care, educational opportunities.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions with parents, guardians, and other members of the child's support system.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Attended staff meetings to review cases, discuss relevant legislation updates.
- Assisted clients in developing positive coping skills needed for successful independent living.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss treatment plans and coordinate services between agencies.
- Monitored client progress via regular follow-up assessments and documented results accordingly.
- Provided culturally competent services while respecting individual beliefs and values.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
Patient Care Assistant
Hackensack Meridian Health
Perth Amboy, NJ
06.2000 - 10.2024
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Complemented nursing interventions by providing comfort measures such as back rubs or blankets.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Assisted with admission and discharge processes including completion of necessary paperwork.
Social Work Intern
Family Service Bureau of Newark ( FSB)
Newark, NJ
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Helped individuals develop skills necessary for independent living such as budgeting and time management.
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy during counseling sessions.
- Developed treatment plans to address identified issues.
- Educated clients about available community resources that could benefit them.
- Monitored and reported on client progress towards goals in care plans.
- Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
- Documented client social history, treatment and related information.
- Helped social worker with teaching clients appropriate conduct using behavior modification and stress management techniques.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar challenges.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2024
Skills
- Behavioral therapy
- Crisis Assessment
- Motivational enhancement therapy
- Policy Planning
- Clinical Supervision
- Resource Navigation
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Traveling
- Out reach services
Accomplishments
- 20 year job cerificate appreciation
Certification
- Mandated Reporting
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Worker
Samaritan Daytop Village
10.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Family Service Bureau of Newark ( FSB)
03.2022 - 05.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Hackensack Meridian Health
06.2000 - 10.2024
Master of Arts - Social Work
Walden University
- Mandated Reporting
- BLS
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