Arthur Bailey
Woodside,NY
Summary
Dedicated Habilitation Aide with proven expertise at The Shield Institute, skilled in crisis management and behavioral support. Successfully implemented individualized support plans, enhancing client independence and community integration. Recognized for fostering strong relationships and effectively training staff, ensuring high standards of care and safety in challenging environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Habilitation Aide
The Shield Institute
Bayside, NY
08.2004 - 10.2024
- Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities to promote independence.
- Implemented individualized support plans tailored to specific needs and goals of clients.
- Monitored client progress and documented changes to inform multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and staff to enhance service delivery.
- Provided behavioral support strategies to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
- Trained new staff on best practices for providing habilitation services and client interaction.
- Ensured safety of clients during emergency situations by following established protocols for evacuation procedures.
- Conducted assessments to determine clients'' needs, abilities, and goals for customized support strategies.
- Assisted habilitation specialist in maintaining clean and organized classroom.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients by actively listening to their concerns and offering appropriate guidance when necessary.
- Managed crisis situations effectively by utilizing de-escalation techniques and seeking professional intervention when required.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain hygiene standards.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments, community outings, or other necessary locations as needed.
- Improved communication among clients, families, and staff through regular updates and meetings.
- Monitored progress of clients by documenting observations, accomplishments, and challenges in detailed reports.
- Took clients out into community on regular basis and maintained close supervision during outings.
- Assisted in the development of essential life skills like cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and time management for increased selfsufficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Education
GED -
University of The State of New York
Queens, NYSkills
- Safety awareness
- Behavioral support
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- Activity planning
- Community integration
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Behavior management
- Client support
- Crisis management
- Skill building
- Multitasking Abilities
- CPR certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Personal care aide
- First aid training
- First aid certification
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
Habilitation Aide
The Shield Institute
08.2004 - 10.2024
GED -
University of The State of New York