Cheriss Mixon
Victorville,Ca
Summary
To obtain a position in the substance abuse field that will allow you to utilize professional counseling skills. I have obtained an extensive amount of training throughout Los Angeles Training Institute for Alcohol and Drug Counseling. To gain employment that will provide more growth toward a positive and motivating career in being a counselor. Friendly and engaging counseling professional offering 5 years of experience working with cultural and diverse groups. Skilled in team management and clinical supervision for interns and unlicensed practitioners. Passionate about providing support and resources for patients with substance abuse issues. Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 5 years of experience in low risk settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with high risk group.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Specialist
Valley Star Behavorial Health Group
Victorville, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Administration skills and team with strong ethical skills, admissions and discharges
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Recovery Counselor
Stars Behavioral Health Group
Victorville, CA
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in the outpatient setting.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Utilized Cognitive behavioral and Motivational Interviewing behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors, and engagement in self-care.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
- Tracked client participation in treatment services to identify attendance issues.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
Rancho Dominguez , Ca
07.2008 - Current
- In home supportive services Hawthorne Ca,
- Monitoring clients daily, providing reminders for client to medications, prepped and served meals, assisted with showering, grooming, dressing, toileting, and laundry.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Perinatal Support Specialist
Cedar house life change center
Bloomington, Ca
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Guide and educate recovering clients to utilize basic life skills such as cooking, hygiene, waking up time, medication reminders, going to meetings, taking care of their children, as well as building rapports about substance abuse and creating success stories.
- Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors, and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
- Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
- Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
- Coded and entered client's information.
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
- Resolved crisis interventions and concerns with little oversight.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Cafeteria worker
Compton unified school, Compton Ca
Compton, CA
08.2013 - 01.2019
- Prepared and cooked breakfasts/ lunches for students daily: Conducted inventory of food daily.
- Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Tracked meal purchases and accepted payments at cash register.
- Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Cooked food per recipe requirements in large batches for routine school breakfasts, lunches and special events.
- Worked omelet, salad and dessert stations at busy cafeteria.
- Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
- Provided exemplary service to students, staff and visitors.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Restocked condiments, beverages and utensils per expected use levels.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients and leftovers.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware and replenished low stock.
- Assisted customers with carry-out service.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
Logistics Driver
Solid Landings
Costa Mesa, Ca
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Facilitate transport for clients that require pick up and drop off to: doctor appointments to and from home, airport runs and daily meetings to sober living programs.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Education
Bachelor Of Social Science - Public Administration
Cal Baptist University
Riverside, CACCAPP
Los Angeles Training Institute Of Drug And AlcoholAssociate of Arts - Psychology- Sociology
VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE
Victorville05.2023
CERTIFICATE - CULINARY ARTS AND BAKING
MAXINE WATERS COLLEGE
City Of Los Angeles, CA05.2016
MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST - undefined
ICDC COLLEGE
2013
Skills
- Customer service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Scheduling, WPM
- 75, General Office Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual counseling
- Goal Setting
- Problem-Solving
- Cultural Awareness
- Behavioral Assessments
- Referral Coordination
- Drug Testing
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Task Prioritization
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
Domestic violence certification and advocate
Adult residential administration certification
Timeline
Resource Specialist
Valley Star Behavorial Health Group
09.2022 - Current
Recovery Counselor
Stars Behavioral Health Group
07.2021 - 09.2022
Perinatal Support Specialist
Cedar house life change center
02.2020 - 05.2022
Logistics Driver
Solid Landings
02.2014 - 01.2015
Cafeteria worker
Compton unified school, Compton Ca
08.2013 - 01.2019
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
07.2008 - Current
Bachelor Of Social Science - Public Administration
Cal Baptist University
CCAPP
Associate of Arts - Psychology- Sociology
VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE - CULINARY ARTS AND BAKING
MAXINE WATERS COLLEGE
MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST - undefined
ICDC COLLEGE