Ashley Wharton
Cherokee
Summary
Dedicated youth worker with strong skills in client relationship building and behavior management. Proven expertise in maintaining accurate documentation and facilitating effective communication. Focused on promoting client independence and enhancing community integration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Links Coach
Trivium Life Services
Cherokee
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to the support team.
- Organized recreational activities to enhance client engagement and social skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Youth Worker
YES Center
Cherokee
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversaw daily activities of detained youth in secure facility, ensuring a structured and supportive environment.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to promote positive interactions.
- Facilitated group discussions to address conflicts among detained youth.
- Monitored youth compliance with facility rules and regulations consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety and security protocols.
- Trained new staff on policies, procedures, and emergency protocols effectively.
- Produced daily reports summarizing youth activities and incidents to inform staff and improve facility operations.
- Educated detained youth on available services to facilitate successful reintegration upon release.
- Followed medical orders and dispensed medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Cherokee, IA05-2015
Skills
- Client monitoring
- Medication administration
- Incident reporting
- Documentation accuracy
- Safety protocols
- Behavior management
- Activity planning
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Client relationship building
- Personable and friendly
- Energetic personality
Timeline
Links Coach
Trivium Life Services
04.2024 - Current
Youth Worker
YES Center
09.2022 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Washington High School