Jimeek Faison
Breinigsville,United States
Summary
I'm seeking employment in an environment where I can utilize my experience and also gain experience while serving your organization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ICF Residential Manager
Barc Developmental Services
Quakertown, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Increased community integration for clients through the organization of social events, volunteer opportunities, and outings.
- Served as a role model for staff in demonstrating compassionate care practices that prioritize respect for each individual''s dignity and rights.
- Ensured client safety and well-being through thorough monitoring, documentation, and reporting of incidents and progress.
- Improved staff performance by providing consistent training and ongoing supervision to direct support professionals.
- Provided reliable and timely transportation for clients to appointments, community events, and other essential engagements.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Reduced staff turnover rates by promoting a supportive work culture, providing professional development opportunities, and recognizing employee achievements.
- Managed crisis situations calmly and professionally while prioritizing safety measures for both residents and staff members involved.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by conducting thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Assisted residents to make decisions to generate positive outcomes.
Nurse technician
Pediatric speciality care
12.2023 - Current
- Assist patients with basic personal care and mobility needs
- These include bathing, personal grooming, standing up, and eating
- Collected bodily fluids for lab tests, empty bedpans, change linens, and clean rooms
- Assisted patients with trach care, and stoma care
- Input and output, suctioning trachs, vitals signs.
Direct Support Professional
Universal Institute
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Assisted 3 plus clients at a time with daily living and problem solving
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
House Manager
United Care Community Home LLC
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensured staff compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies and procedures
- Monitored patient care activities to ensure quality service delivery
- Provided guidance to staff in the implementation of new policies and procedures
- Supervised and evaluated the performance of direct support staff members
- Coordinated transportation services for clients as needed based on their individual requirements
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations
- Participated in weekly team meetings with other supervisors to discuss resident and client progress and plan interventions when necessary
- Ensured that all required documentation was completed accurately and timely by direct support personnel.
Direct Care Counselor
Cerebral Palsy of NYS
12.2017 - 03.2021
- Assist individuals with completing ADL goals
- Two person lifting individuals that's in wheelchairs
- Administer medication
- Managed schedules and transported individuals to doctor appointment and activities
- Documented activities and behaviors in software
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
Day Habilitation Driver
Mercy Drive, Inc.
09.2014 - 03.2018
- Driving 15 passenger van to various activities in the community
- Assisted individuals with completing various ADL goals
- Completed service notes using evero
- Monitored safety and welfare of people supported and took corrective actions or notified supervisor of concerns
- Documented habilitation services in system and with paper notes.
Behavioral Support Aide
Special Citizen Futures Unlimited
11.2014 - 06.2017
- Prepared behavioral data reports for Human Rights Committee review
- Assisted with psychiatric appointments and provided medical professionals with accurate behavioral updates supported with data
- Attended staff meetings/in-services and provided training on behavior support plans as well as incidental interventions
- Provided hands-on crisis interventions
- Attended and complete all relevant and required internal & external trainings
- Participated in the development of individuals program and habilitation plans
- Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
Direct Support Professional
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Assisted individuals with various disabilities with their ADL goals living in a group home setting
- Driving 15 passenger van escorting individuals to appointments and various activities
- Administered medication
- Assisted in transitioning new individuals from state facilities into new settings
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Youth Specialist
SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Supervised youth in a non-secure placement setting using the Missouri model
- Driving agency van escorting youth to court and various recreational activities
- Completed daily logs
- Crisis intervention
- Facilitated group sessions focusing on topics such as conflict resolution, self-esteem building
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary.
Waiver service provider
SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Provided skill building and planned respite services to youth with disabilities to achieve monthly goals
- Completed weekly Service Summary reports for services provided
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
Education
New York GED Access Careers
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Crisis Intervention
- Problem Solving
- First aid Certification (CPR)
- Social Support
- Case Management
- AMAP
- Management
- Pediatric care
- Patient Transportation
- Geriatric Care
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Charting and Documentation
- Supervisory
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Management
- Medication Administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
ICF Residential Manager
Barc Developmental Services
03.2024 - Current
Nurse technician
Pediatric speciality care
12.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Universal Institute
03.2022 - 11.2023
House Manager
United Care Community Home LLC
05.2021 - 03.2022
Direct Care Counselor
Cerebral Palsy of NYS
12.2017 - 03.2021
Behavioral Support Aide
Special Citizen Futures Unlimited
11.2014 - 06.2017
Day Habilitation Driver
Mercy Drive, Inc.
09.2014 - 03.2018
Direct Support Professional
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited
01.2014 - 11.2016
Youth Specialist
SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES
05.2013 - 06.2014
Waiver service provider
SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES
03.2012 - 08.2013
New York GED Access Careers