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Jeremy Litten

Baltimore,MD

Summary

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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
09.2003 - 05.2008

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Written Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Planning and Coordination

Interpersonal Communication

Relationship building and management

Case management proficiency

Timeline

Massage Therapist

Massage Envy
04.2011 - Current

Residential Counselor

Loudoun County Government
09.2006 - 01.2010

Residential Camp Counselor

Loudoun County Government
06.2005 - 08.2006

Residential Counselor

ARC Of Washington County
01.2005 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Shepherd University
09.2003 - 05.2008

Security Forces Member

United States Air Force
09.1998 - 04.2003

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