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Estella Anderson

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, behavioral management, and therapeutic support. Skilled in overseeing patient comfort, assisting with clinical procedures, and ensuring a safe, calm environment. Adept at mentoring staff, supporting program coordination, and planning activities to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of individuals. Experienced in managing daily living tasks, community outings, and transportation, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, well-being, and personalized care. Committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment for individuals across a variety of settings. Additionally, I serve in the military reserve, where I apply discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills in a variety of environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Coordinator

MIND 24-7
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversee the comfort and engagement of the patient during their stay for stabilization
  • Trained to assist the patient and clinical team in maintaining a calm and therapeutic milieu
  • Assist the nursing team in obtaining both vitals and point of care testing
  • Intervene in administration of seclusion and restraint as possible
  • (Intervene with escalated individuals using therapeutic techniques for de-escalation and performs restraints/seclusions when needed to ensure individuals safety and the safety of others.)

Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Helped protects the health and safety of individuals, and assists Program Coordinators with supervising, planning, and implementation of program activities while managing children's behaviors
  • Served as a mentor and had fun with kids doing various year-round activities such as art projects, music groups, animal therapy, various athletics (basketball, soccer, Frisbee, etc), and adulthood transition prep
  • Assisted and supported the planning, implementation, and documentation of those activities designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of individuals on Campus
  • Also served as a role model, mentor, leader, and/or trainer to Direct Care Professional staff

Direct Care Professional

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Actively assist individuals with their individualized plans for daily living and ensure our individuals are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment
  • Assist with planning, implementation, and documentation of programs, designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of our individuals
  • Plan and participate in community outings, and schedule/transport our individuals to doctors appointments, shopping trips and day program/school
  • A mentor to other staff and conduct observations and provide feedback for our required trainings

Paraprofessional

Manzanita Elementary School
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Support, instruct and assist school aged children under all campus settings
  • Work in groups or individually that includes their educational social and physical growth needs
  • All students have different individual goals and criteria goals depending on their 'individualize educational program' (IEP)
  • I use a wide range of behavior techniques and following strict strategies to do this

Caregiver

VALLEYLIFE
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Serving as a companion to clients
  • Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands and activities
  • Managing medication
  • Preparing meals and shopping for groceries or other essentials
  • Providing care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs

Education

High School Diploma -

Independence High School
Glendale, AZ
05.2018

Skills

  • Military
  • Childcare
  • Behavioral Health

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Driver's License

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Patient Care Coordinator

MIND 24-7
01.2024 - Current

Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
03.2023 - 01.2024

Direct Care Professional

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
07.2022 - 03.2023

Paraprofessional

Manzanita Elementary School
09.2021 - 05.2022

Caregiver

VALLEYLIFE
01.2019 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Independence High School
Estella Anderson