Gianna Garofalo
Lake Grove,NY
Summary
Empathetic Behavior Coordinator recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior analysis, intervention strategies, and program development to address and improve resident outcomes. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration with colleagues and meaningful engagement with residents. Committed to fostering positive change through strategic behavioral planning and continuous improvement efforts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Coordinator Director
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
Smithtown, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments to accurately identify behavior issues and develop individualized intervention plans.
- Developed positive behavioral interventions and strategies in collaboration with families, administrators, and other professionals.
- Coordinated the development of Individual Education Plans for residents requiring special services due to behavioral difficulties.
- Maintained accurate records regarding resident progress, including attendance at meetings, and completion of tasks and goals as appropriate.
- Created data collection systems to monitor resident progress toward identified goals.
- Participated in regular team meetings focused on discussing current interventions being used by staff members.
- Wrote goal-oriented programs and evaluated and documented progress and participation in weekly interdisciplinary treatment team conferences.
Behavior Associate
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
Smithtown, NY
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Coordinated activities with other healthcare providers in order to provide comprehensive care for residents.
- Developed systems for tracking resident progress toward stated goals of treatment and rehabilitation programs.
- Assisted family members during times of crisis or transition involving their loved ones residing at the nursing home.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Minor: Education
University of Albany
Albany, New York06-2021
Skills
- Resident needs assessment
- Behavior intervention/management
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Individual education planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavioral analysis/redirection
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Organizational Management
- Relationship building and networking
- Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
- University of Albany ~
- Dean's List of Distinguished Students, Fall 2019
- Dean's Letter of Commendation, Spring 2021
Care Design New York Central Islip, NY
- Case Manager, Office of People with Developmental Disabilities
- August 2021, March 2022
- Led meetings with care teams, providing care planning for 45 clients
- Ensuring care, eligibility of services, financial maintenance, tracking, and maintaining government benefits
Family Service League Bayshore, NY
- Care Coordinator, overseeing 10 clients a week, monitoring health, safety, and supplemental benefits
- October 2019 - August 2021
- Organized work plans for clients' housing shelters, probation officers, supplemental aide
Timeline
Behavior Coordinator Director
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
04.2023 - Current
Behavior Associate
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
11.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Minor: Education
University of Albany
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