Candace Bennett
Mobile,Alabama
Summary
Accomplished and energetic Director of Rehabilitation passionate about finding best possible patient care to lead to independence. Deeply committed to administering top-quality care while maintaining budget. Strong therapy background and works harmoniously with variety of personalities. Interested in the opportunity for continued growth and new challenges as they relate to the enhancement of program development and patient related services.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staffing Coordinator
Restore Therapy Services
Mobile, AL
09.2023 - Current
- Assists in recruiting and hiring process by screening and interviewing applicants.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Restore Therapy Services
Mobile, AL
03.2011 - Current
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation department, including staff supervision and scheduling.
- Conducts initial assessments, develops treatment plans and monitors progress for patients receiving rehabilitation services.
- Development and implementation a comprehensive rehabilitation program to meet the needs of patients.
Gordon Oaks Rehabilitation
Saads Health Care
Mobile, AL
01.2005 - 03.2011
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Trained caregivers on how best to interact with individuals who have difficulty communicating.
Lynwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
Diveriscare
Mobile, AL
10.2003 - 01.2005
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Trained caregivers on how best to interact with individuals who have difficulty communicating.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of South Alabama
Mobile05-1994
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12-1991
Skills
- Clinical Fellow Supervisor
- New Hire Rehab Director Mentor
- Trained other SLPs on treatment of trach patients
- Dementia Program Development Training (Nursing and Therapy)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration (Nursing and Therapy)
- Patient Care Coordination
- Staff Training and Development (Nursing and Therapy)
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Supervision
- Process Implementation of new systems and therapy programs
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Detail Oriented
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Leadership, Excellence, and Development Program Graduate 2016
- Completed The 7 Habit of Highly Effective People Leadership by Stephen R. Covey training with Restore Therapy Services.
- Lunch and Learn Panel on COVID 19 and Therapy
- Provided trainings related to the implementation of the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
- Co-presenter at the Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama on The Role of the SLP as Part of the Interdisciplinary Team in the SNF
- Director of Service Committee at St. Ignatius Church
Certification
- ABESPA License
- ASHA Certification
- CPR Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staffing Coordinator
Restore Therapy Services
09.2023 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Restore Therapy Services
03.2011 - Current
Gordon Oaks Rehabilitation
Saads Health Care
01.2005 - 03.2011
Lynwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
Diveriscare
10.2003 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Auburn University
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