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Candace Jones

Spfld,MA

Summary

Dedicated Mental Health Clinician and Personal Care Assistant with a proven track record at Visiting Angels and African Diaspora Mental Health Association. Expert in compassionate patient care and crisis intervention, enhancing client wellness through tailored therapeutic approaches and exceptional personal support. Achieved notable improvements in client engagement and well-being, leveraging skills in emotional support and housekeeping tasks.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant PCA

Visiting Angels
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Mental Health Clinician, MSW

African Diaspora Mental Health Association
09.2019 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
  • Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Contributed to ongoing professional development programs for staff members, sharing knowledge of current best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Evaluated treatment outcomes using standardized assessment tools and adjusting therapeutic interventions accordingly for optimal results.
  • Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
  • Developed tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.
  • Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
  • Improved client engagement in therapy sessions by incorporating culturally-sensitive approaches into practice.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Supported clients by representing needs and advocating for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.
  • Maintained ethical boundaries while demonstrating empathy to address sensitive topics during group or individual therapy sessions.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Springfield College
Springfield MA
06-2000

Skills

  • Grooming assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Dressing assistance
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Compassionate patient care

Interests

I am an avid world traveler I am fun to be around I am very compassionate and really enjoy helping people I have a great sense of humor and love all kinds of music I believe in living your best life I enjoy cooking and eating I enjoy shopping and container gardening

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant PCA

Visiting Angels
08.2023 - Current

Mental Health Clinician, MSW

African Diaspora Mental Health Association
09.2019 - Current

Master of Science - Social Work

Springfield College

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