Jennifer Veal
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Energetic and devoted client-focused individual seeking a position in an organization to maximize and facilitate empathy and positivity through interpersonal communication skills, dedication, and compassion in a challenging environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
09.2021 - Current
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Elwyn
10.2018 - 06.2024
- Assist residents in 4-person group home setting with basic hygiene and healthcare needs.
- Schedule and maintain physician appointments for residents and provide transportation as needed
- Communicate effectively with residents, staff and family while promoting positive demeanor
- Help clients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance
- Document behavior ,mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books
- Adapt environments to meet changing physical and mental condition and assist in redirection and proper de-escalation techniques
- Enhanced treatment plans by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, monitored vital signs and patients for side effects, contributing to effective treatment outcomes.
Special Needs Caregiver
GSG Support Services
12.2016 - 07.2019
- Developed rapport with children and family's to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Supervised and engage in daily activities while providing assistance when needed
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toiletries
- Communicates with children in developmentally appropriate way
- Transported children safely to and from destinations with accordance of obeying all safety laws
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Savanna High School
Anaheim, CA06.1998
Certification - Activity leader
North Orange County Community College District
Anaheim, CA2013
Certification - Psychiatric Technology
Cypress College
Cypress, CA2017
Skills
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills
- Ability to work under high pressure situations
- Client-focused care
- Self-motivated
- Positive behavior modeling
- Team building
- Charting, Medication Administration and clinical documentation
- Staff education and training
- Social and Group Settings
- Conflict resolution techniques
References
- References available upon request
Certification
- Activity leadership certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- DSP year 1 & 2 certification
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician in CA, License number 40909, 2021
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month in 2013 for Windsor Gardens of Anaheim
- Exceptional student award for PT 135 Mental disorders (clinical) in fall of 2017 at Cypress College
Timeline
Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
09.2021 - Current
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Elwyn
10.2018 - 06.2024
Special Needs Caregiver
GSG Support Services
12.2016 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Savanna High School
Certification - Activity leader
North Orange County Community College District
Certification - Psychiatric Technology
Cypress College