Blake Fisher
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Committed Residential Program Manager with exceptional reliability and drive to contribute to positive outcomes for individuals. Hardworking employee skilled in promoting supportive, caring environment for residents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Residential Program Manager
The Arc of Washington County, Inc
12.2019 - Current
- Responded to injuries, accidents and allegations of abuse and misconduct by following company policies and when appropriate, law enforcement.
- Participated in community events and met with local leaders to develop recreational activities for residents.
- Communicated regularly with guardians of residents, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Coordinated health services for residents and managed attendance for scheduled appointments.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through weekly house visits.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Developed, implemented and monitored residential policies and procedures.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, FLOATER
The ARC of Washington County, Inc.
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Adult Residential Support Staff Servicing Fifteen Homes and Fifty-Seven Individuals
- Direct Care for adults with Neuro-developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
- Administration of Medications and Prescription Management
- Improve Daily Living and Verbal Skills
- Manage Behavior and ASL Plans
- Exceeded Individual Plan Goals (IPs) for Individuals Served
- Provide Care on Flex-Based Schedule, Often within a Thirty-Minute Change Notice
- Prepare and Provide Nutritional Meals in Accordance with Dietary Restrictions
- Transport to and from Community Based Day Programs and Medical Appointments.
COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER
Target Community & Educational Services
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Live-In Internship: McDaniel College, Graduate School for Human Services Management
- Managed and Scheduled Staff of Fifteen Adult Community Living Assistants to Insure 24/7 Resident Coverage
- Direct Care for adults with Neuro-developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
- Administration of Medications and Prescription Management
- Improved Daily Living and Verbal Skills
- Managed Resident Behavior and ASL Plans
- Created Activity Calendars to Meet and Exceed Individual Plan Goals (IPs).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
GOUCHER COLLEGE
Baltimore, MD05.2016
Skills
- Resident Care, Support and Advocacy
- Medication Documentation
- Regulations and Compliance
- Payroll procedure oversight
- Staff Performance, Assessments, and Discipline Administration
- Case Planning
- Staff Meeting Coordination
- Staff Training, Mentoring
- Mental Health Disorders
Accomplishments
COMPETENCIES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- MANDT Training
- CMT (Certified Medication Technician)
- Intermittent and Foley Catheterization
- Colostomy Care
- C-Pap Machine
- Glucometer
- Insulin and SubQ Injections
- CPR and First Aid (Child and Adult)
- Person-Centered Thinking Trainer
- Supporting People with Dementia and IDD
Websites
Certification
- CMT
- MANDT
- Child and Adult First Aid
- CPR - Choking and Dysphagia
Timeline
Adult Residential Program Manager
The Arc of Washington County, Inc
12.2019 - Current
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, FLOATER
The ARC of Washington County, Inc.
07.2017 - 12.2019
COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER
Target Community & Educational Services
05.2016 - 05.2017
- CMT
- MANDT
- Child and Adult First Aid
- CPR - Choking and Dysphagia
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
GOUCHER COLLEGE
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