Elisa Polechio
Bakersville,NC
Summary
Compassionate Habilitation Specialist highly productive in developing and implementing individualized care plans. Skilled in behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and adaptive technologies to promote independence and improve quality of life. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience to effectively support clients with diverse needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1986
1986
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Habilitation Specialist
NC outreach
Burnsville, North Carolina
03.2021 - 05.2022
911 Dispatcher
Mitchell Communications
Bakersville, North Carolina
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Operated multi-line phone systems to receive emergency calls.
- Assessed caller needs and prioritized response actions effectively.
- Coordinated communication between first responders and callers efficiently.
Habilitation Technician
Summerland Homes
Weaverville, North Carolina
03.2015 - 04.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Implemented individualized plans to support clients' developmental goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery strategies.
- Monitored and implemented medical, behavioral and clinical team care plans and drafted related documentation.
- Monitored vitals to assess medical conditions or illnesses.
- Supported individuals in learning new tasks through modeling techniques and reinforcement strategies.
- Developed positive relationships with family members or guardians of clients.
CNA
Mitchell county CAP
Bakersville, North Carolina
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Provided daily care and assistance to clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation to appointments and activities.
- Monitored client health by taking vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Educated clients and families on health management and daily living skills effectively.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by following infection control protocols diligently.
- Documented client progress and care activities in electronic health records accurately.
Education
Mitchell High School
Bakersville, NCSkills
- Individualized planning
- Behavioral intervention
- Client assessment
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Habilitation Specialist
NC outreach
03.2021 - 05.2022
911 Dispatcher
Mitchell Communications
03.2021 - 02.2022
Habilitation Technician
Summerland Homes
03.2015 - 04.2021
CNA
Mitchell county CAP
02.2013 - 03.2015
Mitchell High School