Brianna Ayala
Staten Island ,NY
Summary
Dedicated Community Habilitation Worker at Community Mainstreaming, skilled in client advocacy and individualized support. Successfully enhanced client independence through personalized habilitation plans and effective communication strategies. Recognized for collaborative relationships and implementing healthy living plans, ensuring clients achieve their goals while maintaining dignity and self-esteem.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Habilitation Worker
Community Mainstreaming
New York
02.2023 - 10.2025
- Established strong rapport with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, fostering collaborative relationships to achieve client goals.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients'' medical appointments or community-based activities to ensure timely attendance.
- Evaluated client progress by conducting regular assessments and updating habilitation plans accordingly.
- Facilitated skill-building workshops for clients on topics such as budgeting, meal preparation, and household management.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms for managing stressors related to mental health conditions or physical disabilities.
- Enhanced client independence by implementing personalized habilitation plans and teaching daily living skills.
- Developed effective communication strategies for clients with speech or language impairments to enhance their self-expression abilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Promoted a safe and nurturing environment by addressing individual behavioral needs and providing emotional support.
Home Health Aide
True Care Home Health
Staten Island New York
10.2025 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship, promoting mental well-being among clients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Developed individualized support plans to enhance client engagement and social skills.
- Assisted clients in daily living activities, fostering independence and confidence.
- Monitored behavioral patterns, implementing effective strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Implemented sensory integration techniques tailored to individual client preferences and responses.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being by creating a positive and nurturing environment tailored to their needs.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of both staff members and clients during incidents involving aggressive or self-injurious behaviors.
- Reduced challenging behaviors in clients through the implementation of behavior intervention plans and proactive strategies.
- Maintained open lines of communication with families, ensuring that they were informed and involved in their loved one''s progress throughout treatment.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals by providing tailored support and coaching sessions.
- Maintained detailed records of client observations, assessments, and progress updates for proper documentation and reporting purposes.
- Promoted social skills development by organizing group activities and providing guidance on appropriate peer interactions.
- Designed engaging sensory-based activities that promoted cognitive development and self-regulation among autistic individuals.
- Developed strong relationships with families, offering guidance on coping strategies and available resources.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted support techniques based on individual needs.
- Assisted in developing social skills through structured group activities and peer interactions.
- Established strong rapport with students, creating a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning and growth.
- Improved students'' emotional regulation by providing personalized coping strategies and behavior modification techniques.
- Assisted in the development of functional life skills curriculum, empowering students to achieve increased autonomy.
- Supported children with autism in daily activities, promoting independence and social skills development.
- Provided emotional support, fostering a positive learning environment for students with diverse needs.
- Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors, ensuring safety and well-being of all students involved.
- Fostered a consistent routine that enabled smoother transitions between classroom activities for improved focus during instructional time.
- Successfully managed challenging behaviors by employing proactive de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided compassionate support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals for ongoing assessment.
- Developed engaging activities tailored to clients' interests, promoting social interaction and emotional well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Adapted activities and support strategies to meet changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility and creativity.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Coordinated with families and other caregivers, ensuring cohesive approach to client support.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Education
High School Diploma - High School Education
Susan E Wagner High School
Staten Island New York 06.2019
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Social skills training
- Organized and detail oriented
- Schedule management
- Healthy living plans
- Assignment management
- Schedule coordination
- Report preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Attentive to people
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Patient confidentiality
- Supportive personality
- Cooking meals
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Household cleaning
- Bedside manner
- Documentation and recordkeeping
Certification
Home health aide
Timeline
Home Health Aide
True Care Home Health
10.2025 - Current
Community Habilitation Worker
Community Mainstreaming
02.2023 - 10.2025
High School Diploma - High School Education
Susan E Wagner High School