Denise Meade
Hartford,CT
Summary
Dedicated ABI Independent Living Skills Trainer with over five years of experience in helping individuals develop and achieve personalized life goals. Proficient in creating individualized service plans, monitoring progress, and providing essential skills training in areas such as money management, safety, and interpersonal communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABI Independent Living Skills Trainer
New Day Home Care
Windsor, Connecticut
07.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction, teaching, cueing, and prompting to enhance client understanding and independence.
- Monitoring diet and meal preparation education.
- Provided reminders for medication schedules to ensure adherence
- Developed interpersonal social skills through structured activities
- Educational Planning
- Coordinated transportation for clients to work and appointments to ensure timely attendance and access to essential services.
- Emergency and Safety Skills.
ABI Independent Living Skills Trainer
Supported Living Group
Avon, CT
04.2021 - Current
- Instruction, teaching, cueing and prompting.
- Supported clients in adhering to medication schedules to improve health outcomes.
- Educated clients on diet and meal preparation to encourage healthier eating habits.
- Interpersonal social skills
- Guided clients in budgeting and expense tracking to promote financial stability.
- Work preparation and/or evaluation.
- Appointments and transportation to work.
- Emergency and safety skills.
ABI Independent Living Skills Trainer
Positive Outlooks LLC
Cheshire, CT
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Developed personalized training programs for clients to enhance daily living skills.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create comprehensive care plans for clients.
- Assisted clients in managing budgets and daily expenses effectively.
- Provided ongoing support and motivation to promote client independence and confidence.
- Evaluated client progress regularly to adjust training strategies as needed.
- Educated clients on personal safety and emergency preparedness practices.
- Coordinated community resources to connect clients with additional support services.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the field to ensure client success in achieving independence goals.
- Mentored clients in areas such as goal setting, problem solving, decision making and self advocacy.
- Conducted assessments of clients' independent living skills and devised individualized plans to meet their needs.
- Facilitated group sessions to discuss topics related to independent living skills, including communication strategies and conflict resolution methods.
- Assisted with job search activities such as resume writing and interviewing techniques.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Created weekly schedules for clients that incorporated independent living tasks into everyday life.
- Provided one-on-one instruction on life skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal planning, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and time management.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hartford Adult Education
Hartford, CTAssociate of Science - Criminal Justice
Capital Community College
Hartford, CTSkills
- Instruction techniques
- Daily living support
- Community mobility training
- Safety training
- CPR/AED
- Empowerment coaching
- Resources coordination
- Scheduling appointments
- Time management
- Money management
- Interpersonal communication
- Self-care techniques
Certification
- ABI ILST Registry
- A.B.I Medicaid Waiver/Allied Community Resource
Contact - Phone
cell, 860-804-6299
Timeline
ABI Independent Living Skills Trainer
New Day Home Care
07.2023 - Current
ABI Independent Living Skills Trainer
Supported Living Group
04.2021 - Current
ABI Independent Living Skills Trainer
Positive Outlooks LLC
08.2018 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Hartford Adult Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Capital Community College