CATHERINE NYAFAMBA
Granger,IA
Summary
Dedicated Resident Treatment Worker with expertise in crisis management and behavioral interventions. Proven ability to facilitate therapeutic activities and support residents' recovery through collaborative care planning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Treatment Worker
Woodward Resource Center
Granger, Iowa
02.2021 - 03.2025
- Supported individuals in daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Assisted with behavioral interventions and crisis management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social skills and engagement.
- Monitored medication compliance and reported health concerns promptly.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and resident care practices.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for residents.
- Educated families about the importance of involving them in the recovery process of their loved one.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for clients.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings openly through verbal dialogue or creative methods such as journaling or drawing.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities for residents such as art therapy and music therapy.
- Assisted residents in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making, stress management, and conflict resolution.
- Monitored the environment to ensure resident safety and provided crisis intervention.
- Partnered with outside agencies to ensure continuity of care for residents upon discharge from facility.
- Conducted assessments of clients' mental health needs to determine appropriate interventions and treatments.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and coordinate care services.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services such as housing support or job training programs.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to residents, monitored behavior, and documented progress.
- Collaborated with family members to develop strategies for managing behaviors at home.
- Adhered to ethical standards of conduct while maintaining confidentiality of resident information.
- Provided resources and support networks for transitioning back into the community after completing treatment program.
- Observed changes in resident behavior patterns to identify potential issues related to mental health conditions or substance abuse disorders.
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals.
- Provided leadership and coordination of various programs using techniques in behavior management and prevention strategies.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
DESMONES COMMUNITYCOLLEGE
Ankeny, IASkills
- Behavioral intervention
- Crisis management
- Treatment planning
- Medication monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Behavior management
- Case documentation
Certification
- CNA Certificate, DMACC
Timeline
Resident Treatment Worker
Woodward Resource Center
02.2021 - 03.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
DESMONES COMMUNITYCOLLEGE