Gayle Brown
Williamsburg,VA
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader/Supervisor
Gateway Homes, Inc.
Richmond - Norfolk, VA
04.2021 - Current
- Supports the mission, vision and values of Gateway Homes, Inc.
- Adheres to the personnel policies of Gateway Homes, Inc.
- Adheres to the terms and stipulations of each program's license as issued by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, including Human Rights regulations.
- Adheres to all applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Virginians with Disabilities Act.
- Assists the Team Leader/Program Director in maintaining standards and regulations that are required by the program.
- Supports the Program Director, Recovery Support Specialists, and co-workers by being a proactive and engaged member of the team.
- Participates in clinical meetings and mandatory staff meetings.
- Maintains standards of clinical care and compliance with all regulations applicable to the Program including licensing and human rights standards.
- Provides oversight of the day-to-day operations by ensuring mental health support services are consistent with the person centered plans and program schedule of activities.
- Identifies psychiatric and medical needs and arranges appropriate follow-up care.
- Addresses case management needs.
- Ensures supervision of the team functions effectively to meet the need of the individuals served.
- Interfacing with other professionals and family members.
- Provides administrative oversight of the day-to-day operations by making staff assignments, arranging for physical plant and vehicle cleaning and repairs as needed, and ensuring shopping is completed for food and other supplies.
- Completes or assigns qualified staff to complete Initial Person Centered Plans and Quarterly Plan reviews, and other written documentation including but not limited to shift reports, daily progress notes, serious incident reports, mental health support notes, and family and professional contacts.
- Provides mental health support, and involves residents in community activities as specified in the individual services plan.
- Keeps current with all mandatory training requirements including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, Medication Aide Training, and TOVA.
- Keeps current with all mandatory reporting including annual Tuberculosis Screening and Driving Records.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
- Job Title: Team Leader/Supervisor
- Program/Department: Clinical
- Supervisor: Program Director
- This position is responsible for management of the program for the daily operations. The position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is subject to the personnel policies of Gateway Homes and reports to the Program Manager.
Certified Service Associate II
HPT/ NN Community Services Board
Hampton, VA
09.2020 - 10.2021
- We visually and physically monitor pregnant women in a residential treatment program.
- We teach the ladies if they're first time moms on how to care for themselves and their babies.
- We ensure they maintain healthy foods and take medication as scheduled.
- Assist with setting up therapeutic programs, NA and AA services.
- Transport to and from medical appointments.
- Assist with their babies as needed.
- Provide them support and assistance with preparation for discharge from the program.
Psychiatric Technician
Riverside Behavioral Center
Hampton, VA
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Monitor and complete physical checks on the patients.
- Assist as needed with ADL's.
- Chart daily on vital signs, behavior, and eating habits.
- Restraint or aid if necessary to prevent injury, assist in treatment plans and discharge.
- Serve meals, escort to appointments if needed, and escort to therapeutic groups.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Key Elements Care LLC
Hampton, VA
10.2018 - 10.2020
- I assist clients within their homes with ADLs, meal preparation, medication reminders, Errands, and medical transport as needed.
- I work with an IDD client: transport day to day to do activities within the community.
Direct Support Associate II
Eastern State Hospital
Williamsburg, VA
07.2007 - 05.2018
- Observe patients' behavior, listen to their concerns, and record their condition.
- Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
- Assist as needed with medications and other treatments to patients, following instructions from doctors and other medical professionals.
- Help with admitting and discharging patients.
CSA II- Customer Support Associate
NN Community Services Board
Hampton, VA
09.2004 - 04.2008
- Assist as needed with ADL's, preparation of meals, administering medication, chart vital signs, monitor eating habits, behavior, and I&O.
- Perform physical checks and monitoring, transport to medical appointments, community activities, day programs, and for family visits.
- Teach individual social and independent living skills (budgeting, preparing meals, personal hygiene, and problem solving).
- Participate in treatment planning.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Personal Touch Home Health
Newport News, VA
05.2000 - 09.2004
- Assist residents in their homes with meal preparations, light housekeeping, bathing, dressing, run errands, and transport to appointments as needed.
- Conduct daily charting as need on eating habits, I&O, monitor medication scheduled as needed.
Psychiatric Technician
Personal Touch Home Health
Hampton, VA
07.2003 - 07.2004
- Monitor and complete physical checks on the patients.
- Assist as needed with ADL's.
- Chart daily on vital signs, behavior, and eating habits.
- Restraint or aid if necessary to prevent injury, assist in treatment plans and discharge.
- Serve meals, escort to appointments if needed, and escort to therapeutic groups.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Personal Touch Home Health
Newport News, VA
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Assist with AD's, feeding, serving of meals, monitor I&O, daily vitals, administer medication, nightly charting.
- Performing Nightly round checks and Exchanging information with the next shift.
Shift Supervisor/CNA/MedTech
The Mayfair House
Hampton, VA
07.1998 - 12.2002
- Supervisor of eight employees, offering assistance as needed with AD's, serving and feeding of meals, administration of medication, charting daily notes on vitals, eating habits, behavior, nursing reports and giving report to the next shift.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sentara Nursing Home
Hampton, VA
09.1996 - 06.1998
- Assist as needed with ADL's, preparation of meals, administering medication, chart vital signs, monitor eating habits, behavior, and I&O.
Timeline
Team Leader/Supervisor
Gateway Homes, Inc.
04.2021 - Current
Certified Service Associate II
HPT/ NN Community Services Board
09.2020 - 10.2021
Psychiatric Technician
Riverside Behavioral Center
06.2019 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Key Elements Care LLC
10.2018 - 10.2020
Direct Support Associate II
Eastern State Hospital
07.2007 - 05.2018
CSA II- Customer Support Associate
NN Community Services Board
09.2004 - 04.2008
Psychiatric Technician
Personal Touch Home Health
07.2003 - 07.2004
Certified Nursing Assistant
Personal Touch Home Health
01.2002 - 06.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant
Personal Touch Home Health
05.2000 - 09.2004
Shift Supervisor/CNA/MedTech
The Mayfair House
07.1998 - 12.2002
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sentara Nursing Home
09.1996 - 06.1998
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