Motivated individual with over 15 years of experience working in a therapeutic setting. Delivered exceptional support and contributed to many clients' status improvements. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Massage Therapist
Massage Envy
Baltimore , MD
04.2011 - Current
Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures.
Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture and gait for better long-term wellness.
Residential Counselor
Loudoun County Government
Leesburg, VA
09.2006 - 01.2010
Created and managed plans to define individual objectives in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Provided individual care needs to include; toileting, feeding and general hygiene.
Cultivated connections and strong rapport to foster social engagement, in addition to recording progress to inform parents and county.
Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Residential Camp Counselor
Loudoun County Government
Leesburg, VA
06.2005 - 08.2006
Worked as recreational leader in a summer camp with children/adults with a variety of disabilities including but not limited to; mental retardation, autism, Cerebral Palsy, birth injury and physical disabilities.
Worked as Leader 1, to provide leadership to co-workers within the classroom.
Provided individual care needs to include; g-tube feeding, special diet feeding, toileting, and general hygiene.
Assisted and learned techniques from physical therapist, occupational, nurses and music therapist to improve the well being of individuals with disabilities.
Planed, implemented and facilitated leisure and community based activities for children and adults with disabilities.
Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
Residential Counselor
ARC Of Washington County
Hagerstown, MD
01.2005 - 05.2005
Assisted individuals with severe/profund mental retardation with supervision and assistance with daily living skills and tasks.
Provide skill training with interpersonal communications, meal preparations, money management, community inclusion and activities of daily living. Planned and implemented recreation and leisure activities.
Assist clients with medication administration.
Guided individuals to integrate into social communities.
Assisted in transportation of individuals to and from work and into the community.
Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of individuals through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
Collaborated with various agencies and service providers to facilitate care coordination and information sharing.
Maintained records for each individual of emergency contacts and administrative support documentation.
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force
09.1998 - 04.2003
Protected and controlled access to nuclear and conventional weapons systems.
Chosen to work as an elite gate guard controlling entry and exit to the flight line with host nation personnel.
Secret Security Clearance.
Hazardous material first responder.
Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.