Compassionate and adaptable professional with a versatile background in healthcare. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, known for attention to detail.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
NY Consumer Directed Personal Care Aide
Edison/Committed Home Care/ PPL(People First )
02.2024 - 07.2025
Assisted individual with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Monitored individuals health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Ordered and administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance with care plans.
Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with the family and healthcare teams.
Monitored and documented patient health conditions, ensuring timely communication with healthcare professionals.
Provided compassionate assistance with daily living activities to enhance individuals comfort and independence.
Treatment Team Leader
OPWDD
01.2011 - 02.2023
Provided oversight of 10 State Operated Group Homes In Broome and Tioga County for individuals with developmental disabilities, often individuals with numerous physical and mental health needs
Directed the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in a State Operated Group home setting
Provided oversight for a State Operated Day Program facility including but not limited to the supervision of Clinical staff, and ensure that the individuals who attended had all of their needs met using an individualized approach
Facilitated required training sessions for staff
Coordinated service delivery across various departments to ensure comprehensive treatment approaches.
Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance service effectiveness and individual safety and family satisfaction.
Mentored all team members, fostering professional growth and adherence that operations complied with OPWDD and state regulations.
Supervised numerous Cinical/professional staff and evaluated performance on an ongoing and annual basis
Provided and ensured all incidents of mistreatment/abuse were reported to appropriate parties and ensure that recommended follow up was completed
Led multidisciplinary treatment team to develop individualized care plans addressing all needs and desires of the individuals
Behavioral Intervention Report Coordinator
OPWDD
12.2009 - 01.2011
Organized daily meetings for members of various individual-specific treatment teams to facilitate review of SCIP-R(Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-Revised)
Ensured follow up to intervention reports(including reporting incidents of mistreatment and abuse when necessary
Organized and filed the Intervention reports in the appropriate Legal records
Tracked the pertinent information extracted from the reports by means of a spreadsheet,
Organized appropriate staff training when deemed necessary
Habilitation Specialist 2
OPWDD
01.2003 - 12.2009
Developed individualized habilitation plans to enhance client skills and independence.
Facilitated group activities promoting socialization and community integration among individuals with developmental disabilities
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess individual progress and adapt strategies as needed.
Monitored behavioral interventions, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
Developed individualized habilitation plans to enhance client independence and quality of life.
Implemented behavior management techniques to improve client engagement and reduce incidents.
Trained staff on best practices for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
Monitored client activities to ensure safety and adherence to program guidelines.