Cassandra Smith
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
A skilled and compassionate healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Specializing in behavioral health and acute care. Proven ability to work effectively with children, adults, and geriatric patients. Dedicated to delivering personalized, quality care to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Lower Bucks Hospital
Bristol, Pennsylvania
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients and nursing staff.
Registered Behavior Technician
Bluebird ABA
Elkins Park, PA
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Creatively implementing interventions written in the treatment plan by a BCBA.
- Demonstrating ABA interventions to families in home settings.
Mental Health Technician
Haven Behavioral Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Documented and monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Habilitation
East Norriton, Pennsylvania
06.2016 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in range of motion and ambulating, using appropriate equipment safely.
- Served meals to patients, and assisted with feeding when needed.
RBT/ Paraprofessional
Brandywine School District
Wilmington, DE
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Encouraged academics, social skills, and peer interactions.
- Provided positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors in students.
- Monitored student progress and documented behavioral data consistently.
Residential Aide
Allegheny Valley School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Implemented recreational activities to enhance socialization and engagement.
- Administered medications according to established procedures, and documented medication administration.
- Transported residents
Psychiatric Technician
Penn Staffing Services
Philadelphia, PA
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided 1:1 observation to individuals with a history of behavioral health.
- Monitored patient behavior
- Assisted in daily living activities to promote patient independence and well-being.
Education
GED -
1199C Training & Upgrading Fund
Philadelphia01.2013
Skills
- Basic life support (BLS) and HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control practices
- Feeding assistance techniques
- Phlebotomy skills
- Mobility assistance
- Patient observation and care
- Activities of daily living (ADL) support
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration strategies
- Applied behavior analysis (ABA)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation
Accomplishments
- CNA (2011) Philadelphia, PA
- Some College (BS criminal justice) Chestnut Hill College
- Phlebotomist (2018) @ virtue preventive care Upper Darby, PA
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Lower Bucks Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Haven Behavioral Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Bluebird ABA
02.2022 - 07.2024
RBT/ Paraprofessional
Brandywine School District
06.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Habilitation
06.2016 - 05.2022
Residential Aide
Allegheny Valley School
08.2015 - 05.2016
Psychiatric Technician
Penn Staffing Services
04.2014 - 06.2015
GED -
1199C Training & Upgrading Fund