Cydney Henry
G.A
Summary
* Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience and a genuine passion for helping.
* Individuals with developmental and behavioral challenges.
* Qualified to support education, entertainment and home requirement for in-home care.
* Responsive, dependable, and vigilant with a highly protective nature that promotes advocacy.
* Experience working with young children in 1:1 or classroom/group settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Tech " Behavior Health"
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
07.2020 - 06.2024
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement in therapy sessions through the use of personalized motivational strategies and rapport-building techniques.
- Enhanced the quality of care for patients with autism spectrum disorders through the development and implementation of tailored treatment plans.
- Documented detailed progress notes, facilitating accurate tracking of patient progress and enabling adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
Assistant Teacher
Sheltering Arms Longview Center
3833 Longview Dr, Douglasville Ga 30135
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Collaborate with families to ensure consistency in implementing behavior support strategies.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
Child Behavioral Health Tech
You Deserve It Mentoring Center Inc
4522 Flat Shoals Pkwy Decatur Ga 30034
09.2017 - 02.2023
- Recorded observations and maintained records and reports, daily documentation and logs.
- Identified problem situations and implemented successful counseling strategies to address concerns.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA08.2023
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Conyers, GA05.2018
Skills
- Team building
- Written Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Age- Appropriate Recreational
- Cultural Awareness
- Mental Health Support
- Behavioral analysis
- Crisis Management and Prevention
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
Certification
- Certified Registered Behavior Technician
- 40 Hour / RBT Training
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS Training
- Certified AHA Heart Saver CPR ( Child & Infant) and AED
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Sheltering Arms Longview Center
08.2021 - 05.2023
Certified Nurse Tech " Behavior Health"
Emory University Hospital Midtown
07.2020 - 06.2024
Child Behavioral Health Tech
You Deserve It Mentoring Center Inc
09.2017 - 02.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
West Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School