Candace Neal
Dallas,Georgia
Summary
Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in time management, prioritizing the care and needs of multiple patients, follow directions well, take initiative, maintain confidentiality, work under pressure and in emotionally difficult circumstances, put safety first always, and a great team player.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Aide-Classroom
Milestone Therapy Services
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assist students with work in class
- Implemented behavioral strategies and attended IEP meetings with staff and parents
- Hands on when needed due to aggressive behavior toward students and teachers
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with emotional or behavioral issues during class time and school activities.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify triggers and patterns of behavior, informing intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and interventions, ensuring data-driven decision making for support strategies.
- Enhanced communication with parents through detailed progress reports and regular meetings, resulting in increased parental involvement.
- Facilitated group sessions on anger management, conflict resolution, and problem-solving techniques for better self regulation.
Behavioral Therapist
Spectrum Behavioral Associates
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Effectively analyzed the behavioral patterns of patients with BCBA
- Became familiar with materials and resources for patients and families
- Recorded data on verbal operant/Learned the specifics of early intervention ABA treatment
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Collected and analyzed data on client performance, adjusting treatment plans accordingly to maximize progress towards goals.
- Implemented crisis prevention measures when necessary to maintain safety within therapy sessions.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
Mental Health Technician
Ridgeview Institute
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisting in patient assessment, monitoring, and documenting care, escorting patients, and identifying the personal needs of patients
- Providing direct care, guidance, and positive role modeling
- Observe patient behaviors, record their conditions, and lead them in therapeutic and recreational activities
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Miner in ABA
Troy University
DothanNursing -
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise, AL01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GASome College (No Degree) -
Jefferson State Community
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician Certificate, Metro Medical, 01/01/17
- Mental Health Technician Certificate, 01/01/06
- RBT Certificate, 01/01/19
- CPR and CPI Certified
References
Reference Available Upon Request
Timeline
Behavioral Aide-Classroom
Milestone Therapy Services
01.2022 - 01.2024
Behavioral Therapist
Spectrum Behavioral Associates
01.2019 - 12.2019
Mental Health Technician
Ridgeview Institute
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Phlebotomy Technician Certificate, Metro Medical, 01/01/17
- Mental Health Technician Certificate, 01/01/06
- RBT Certificate, 01/01/19
- CPR and CPI Certified
Some College (No Degree) - Miner in ABA
Troy University
Nursing -
Enterprise State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Chattahoochee Technical College
Some College (No Degree) -
Jefferson State Community
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