Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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CAHRIANA GIGLIA

WAYNESVILLE,UNITED STATES

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in crisis management and team collaboration, notably at Perimeter of Missouri. Excelled in enhancing patient well-being through innovative art therapy and effective de-escalation techniques. Demonstrated exceptional patient advocacy and therapeutic communication, leading to significant improvements in client emotional resilience and engagement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DIRECT SUPPORT PERSONAL

PULASKI COUNTY GROUP HOME
Crocker, MO
10.2024 - Current
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as showering, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided assistance with meal preparation including shopping for groceries and cooking meals.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging times while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Demonstrated patience and understanding when working with clients who may have difficulty communicating their needs.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies when needed in order to maintain a safe environment.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.

ART THERAPIST

Perimeter of Missouri
Waynesville, MO
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Facilitated creative expression for residents, enhancing emotional resilience through art
  • Collaborated with medical teams to ensure holistic care and measurable improvement in well-being
  • Utilized art to boost cognitive functions and social skills, fostering self-awareness
  • Guided residents in exploring emotions related to illness, achieving significant emotional progress
  • Facilitated therapeutic art sessions at Perimeter of Missouri, fostering emotional healing and self-expression in clients
  • Developed tailored treatment plans, enhancing overall well-being
  • Pioneered art-based interventions, enhancing cognitive functions and social skills in residents
  • Developed novel techniques for emotional exploration
  • Partnered with medical teams to integrate art therapy into holistic care plans
  • Contributed to measurable improvements in patient well-being
  • Implemented tailored treatment plans, leading to notable progress in emotional resilience and self-expression among clients

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Perimeter of Missouri
Waynesville, MO
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Monitor patient behavior, report changes, assist in daily activities, ensure treatment adherence
  • Lead therapeutic activities, enhance patient social skills, manage crisis interventions effectively
  • Maintain accurate records, provide emotional support, contribute to patient well-being
  • Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring their safety and well-being
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement treatment plans and monitor progress
  • Meticulously documented patient behaviors and responses to interventions
  • Maintained accurate records, crucial for continuity of care and treatment adjustments
  • Implemented de-escalation techniques, significantly reducing incidents of patient agitation
  • Contributed to improved overall patient satisfaction and recovery outcomes
  • Proposed and helped implement new group therapy activities, enhancing patient engagement
  • Adapted quickly to evolving mental health treatment modalities and technologies

CHEF

Bonefish Grill
Savannah, GA
11.2020 - 11.2022
  • Managed kitchen operations with a focus on quality and presentation
  • Trained and led a cohesive team to improve efficiency
  • Monitored inventory and streamlined supply orders
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety standards
  • Maintained a clean, organized kitchen environment
  • Led kitchen team, optimized food preparation processes, and enhanced menu offerings, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and reduced food waste
  • Fostered a positive team environment, mentored junior staff, and coordinated seamlessly with front-of-house to ensure exceptional dining experiences
  • Maintained rigorous food safety standards, meticulously managed inventory, and consistently delivered high-quality dishes to meet exacting customer expectations

HOOTERS GIRL

Hooters Inc.
Savannah, GA
02.2013 - 04.2019
  • Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
  • Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
  • Served alcoholic beverages responsibly in accordance with state laws.
  • Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jubilee Academy
Savannah
06-2009

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Art Therapy
  • Emotional Resilience
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Record Keeping
  • Client advocacy
  • Patience and empathy
  • De-escalation techniques
  • First aid and safety

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated creative expression for residents, enhancing emotional resilience through art.
  • Collaborated with medical teams to ensure holistic care and measurable improvement in well-being.
  • Utilized art to boost cognitive functions and social skills, fostering self-awareness.
  • Guided residents in exploring emotions related to illness, achieving significant emotional progress.
  • Facilitated therapeutic art sessions at Perimeter of Missouri, fostering emotional healing and self-expression in clients.
  • Developed tailored treatment plans, enhancing overall well-being.
  • Pioneered art-based interventions, enhancing cognitive functions and social skills in residents.
  • Partnered with medical teams to integrate art therapy into holistic care plans.
  • Implemented tailored treatment plans, leading to notable progress in emotional resilience and self-expression among clients.
  • Monitored patient behavior, reported changes, assisted in daily activities, ensured treatment adherence.
  • Led therapeutic activities, enhanced patient social skills, managed crisis interventions effectively.
  • Maintained accurate records, provided emotional support, contributed to patient well-being.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Meticulously documented patient behaviors and responses to interventions.
  • Implemented de-escalation techniques, significantly reducing incidents of patient agitation.
  • Proposed and helped implement new group therapy activities, enhancing patient engagement.
  • Managed kitchen operations with a focus on quality and presentation.
  • Trained and led a cohesive team to improve efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory and streamlined supply orders.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Maintained a clean, organized kitchen environment.
  • Led kitchen team, optimized food preparation processes, and enhanced menu offerings, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and reduced food waste.
  • Fostered a positive team environment, mentored junior staff, and coordinated seamlessly with front-of-house to ensure exceptional dining experiences.
  • Maintained rigorous food safety standards, meticulously managed inventory, and consistently delivered high-quality dishes to meet exacting customer expectations.

Certification

  • First Aid
  • CPR

Timeline

DIRECT SUPPORT PERSONAL

PULASKI COUNTY GROUP HOME
10.2024 - Current

ART THERAPIST

Perimeter of Missouri
07.2024 - 10.2024

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Perimeter of Missouri
06.2023 - 07.2024

CHEF

Bonefish Grill
11.2020 - 11.2022

HOOTERS GIRL

Hooters Inc.
02.2013 - 04.2019

High School Diploma -

Jubilee Academy
CAHRIANA GIGLIA