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Edwina Walters

Stamford

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as an Overnight Residential Counselor at Abilis, skilled in administering medication and crisis intervention. Certified in CPR and TCI, I excel in fostering positive client relationships and enhancing team communication, ensuring safety and well-being while supporting individual needs effectively.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Overnight Residential Counselor

Abilis
06.2015 - Current
  • Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to protocols.
  • Monitored client behaviors during nighttime hours, intervening proactively to prevent escalation or crisis situations.
  • Documented nightly observations accurately, contributing valuable information for improved case management decisions.

Child Care Counselor

Shrub Oak International School
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Worked closely with therapists or specialists when necessary to develop targeted interventions for specific behavioral or developmental concerns.
  • Utilized a variety of communication methods, such as newsletters and parent-teacher conferences, to keep families informed about their child''s daily experiences and overall progress.
  • Encouraged and modeled positive interactions and notified parents of behavioral issues.
  • Supported families during challenging times by providing resources on parenting techniques and community programs available for assistance.

DSP

Rising Ground
04.2017 - 06.2023
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Supervisor

CBS
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

DSP

the Children’s Villiage
03.2010 - 01.2015
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Education

GED -

Nelson Mandela
Mount Vernon, NY
01-2007

Skills

    TCI and ship certified

    CPR and first aide cert

    medication certfication

Timeline

Child Care Counselor

Shrub Oak International School
09.2023 - 03.2024

Supervisor

CBS
01.2020 - 03.2022

DSP

Rising Ground
04.2017 - 06.2023

Overnight Residential Counselor

Abilis
06.2015 - Current

DSP

the Children’s Villiage
03.2010 - 01.2015

GED -

Nelson Mandela

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