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Earnest Smith

Inglewood,United States

Summary

Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 25 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver, Special Needs

IHSS In Home Support Services
Torrance, Ca.
02.2010 - Current
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Applied in-depth understanding of forensic science to evaluate claims.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Child and Family Specialist

Starview Community Service
Compton, Ca.
05.2002 - 09.2006
  • Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans
  • Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
  • Assisted families in navigating social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services
  • Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being

Youth Counselor

Starview Adolescent Center Level 14 Facility
10.2000 - 04.2002
  • Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Developed goal-oriented psycho educational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
  • Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth

Group Home Manager

Masada Homes
Gardena, California
09.1996 - 08.2000
  • Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social community service programs.
  • Mentored coached staff to improve performance interactions with residents.
  • Schedule physicians for other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit.
  • Organized entertaining recreational activities for home while staying within $$ 1000.00 month budget.
  • Offered learning opportunities to help residents develop important life skills.

Education

No Degree - Psychology, Criminal Justice

California Sate University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge Ca.91330

High School Diploma -

Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles, CA
06.1978

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Dietary Guidelines
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Educational Strategies
  • Meal Preparation
  • Patient Transport

Timeline

Caregiver, Special Needs

IHSS In Home Support Services
02.2010 - Current

Child and Family Specialist

Starview Community Service
05.2002 - 09.2006

Youth Counselor

Starview Adolescent Center Level 14 Facility
10.2000 - 04.2002

Group Home Manager

Masada Homes
09.1996 - 08.2000

No Degree - Psychology, Criminal Justice

California Sate University, Northridge

High School Diploma -

Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

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