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DAVINA STRICKLAND

Bridgeton,NJ

Summary

To build a long-term career in the Management field that will allow me to enhance m professional skills in a stable dynamic workplace.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Ranch Hope
Alloway Township, NJ
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.

Staffing Coordinator

Autumn Lake Healthcare @ Carney Point
Carney Point, NJ
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring process by sourcing, screening, and interviewing applicants.
  • Developed job postings, tracked applicants through applicant tracking system, and coordinated onboarding paperwork.
  • Conducted reference checks on prospective employees as part of the pre-employment process.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from candidates regarding job opportunities at the company or organization.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state laws related to employment practices.
  • Coordinated and planned work shift schedules according to availability.
  • Assisted payroll teams by reporting employee hours and calculating correct compensation.
  • Kept track of timekeeping responsibilities and employee time off requests when completing schedules.
  • Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing manuals.
  • Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
  • Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
  • Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
  • Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
  • Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
  • Collaborated with department heads to forecast future staffing needs based on project demands.
  • Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure optimal coverage across multiple departments.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs.
  • Provided support for payroll processing by verifying hours worked and resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records, including contact information and job classifications.
  • Utilized staffing software to track employee availability, shifts, and time-off requests.
  • Coordinated with training department to ensure employees met required qualifications and certifications.
  • Oversaw staffing and related operations, spanning interviewing, hiring and mentoring personnel.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and define qualifications required for roles.

Staffing Coordinator

Cumberland Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Bridgeton, NJ
12.2018 - 03.2022

Education

Associate of Applied Science - BUSIINESS MANAGEMENT

Cumberland County College
Vineland, NJ
08-2008

Skills

  • Transportation
  • Progress Documentation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Community activities
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Behavior redirection
  • Infection control procedures
  • Knowledge of state regulations
  • Personal care assistance
  • Goal Setting
  • Patient Education
  • Charting and documentation
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Skills Development

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Ranch Hope
03.2024 - Current

Staffing Coordinator

Autumn Lake Healthcare @ Carney Point
02.2022 - 11.2023

Staffing Coordinator

Cumberland Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 03.2022

Associate of Applied Science - BUSIINESS MANAGEMENT

Cumberland County College

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