Jana Kimling
Arcadia,TX
Summary
Accomplished Direct Care Staff at ADA Women's Center, adept in mobility assistance and providing compassionate care, significantly enhanced patient well-being. Skilled in coordinating medical appointments and crisis intervention, I fostered a supportive environment, improving client recovery rates. Expertise in emotional support and medication management underpins my commitment to client health and recovery success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Staff
ADA Women's Center
Galveston, TX
05.2018 - Current
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded..
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Peer Recovery Coach
ADAPT
Texas City, TX
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
- Arranged community initiatives to build supportive networks for improved rehabilitation.
- Assessed individuals' needs and planned bespoke recovery programs to achieve personalized goals.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
Peer Recovery Coach
Gulf Coast Recovery Center
Galveston, TX
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance.
- Provided group, family, and individual counseling to support recovery goals.
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
- Improved relapse prevention rates with targeted recovery program mentoring.
- Assessed individuals' needs and planned recovery programs to achieve personalized goals.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
Team Member
Whataburger
Texas City, TX
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Education
Associate of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX05.2025
No Degree - Drafting
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX03.2010
No Degree - Psychology
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX2001
GED -
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX02.1999
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication organization
- Appointment management
- Compassionate Care
- Recreational Activities
- Social skills
- Emotional Support
Timeline
Direct Care Staff
ADA Women's Center
05.2018 - Current
Peer Recovery Coach
ADAPT
09.2017 - 05.2019
Peer Recovery Coach
Gulf Coast Recovery Center
03.2015 - 05.2017
Team Member
Whataburger
08.2011 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Alvin Community College
No Degree - Drafting
College of The Mainland
No Degree - Psychology
College of The Mainland
GED -
College of The Mainland