Bernadette LaJoice

• Advocated for families within various organizations, ensuring their voices were heard and needs were met.
• Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
• Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
• Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to protect children from harm or neglect.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations governing family support services by maintaining accurate documentation and staying informed of any changes in legislation.
• Developed personalized service plans for each family to address their specific needs and goals.
• Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and services for families in need.
• Empowered parents by providing education on child development milestones, effective discipline strategies, and age-appropriate activities.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in family support services.
• Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
• Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
• Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.

• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Assisted patients that were dying by keeping the

patient comfortable. Being a support for family members.

• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

• Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
• Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
• Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
• Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
• Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
• Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
• Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
• Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
• Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
• Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
• Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.