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, NJ08-2008
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