Open To Work
Joni Parker
Brookside Farm Assisted Living Facility
Center Point,TX
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Direct Care Staff MemberPsychiatric Nurse Assistant-1Psychiatric Nurse Assistant-1
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
Remote
11
years of professional experience
Experienced Direct Care staff member skilled in emotional support, daily living assistance, and health monitoring. Proven ability to implement process improvements and facilitate engaging activities that enhance the quality of life for residents.
Work History
Direct Care Staff Member
8 Years- Supervise daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Provided daily assistance with personal care and mobility for residents.
- Monitored residents' health and well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and facility protocols.
- Facilitated social activities and engagement programs to enhance resident quality of life.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for resident care and service delivery.
- Provided daily support to elderly residents with depression, anxiety, dementia, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, ensuring safety, dignity, and emotional stability.
- Built strong rapport with residents, resulting in improved engagement in daily activities and treatment routines.
- Assisted clients with ADLs (bathing, grooming, mobility, meals) while maintaining a trauma‑informed and person‑centered approach.
- Supported residents during behavioral or emotional escalations using de‑escalation and grounding techniques.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and team collaboration.
- Resolved resident concerns promptly, fostering a supportive environment for community engagement.
- Responsible for facilitating group activities to include Art Appreciation
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and dignity of patients.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily routines.
- Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Psychiatric Nurse Assistant-1
8 Months- Monitored patient behaviors, documenting changes and reporting critical information to healthcare teams.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for effective treatment planning and optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among colleagues and patients alike.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment through consistent enforcement of unit rules and boundaries.
Psychiatric Nurse Assistant-1
1 Year 3 Months- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Documented clinical observations in electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Skills
Client-centered approach
Social skills
Daily living activities
Medication monitoring
Compassionate care
Professional boundaries
Personal hygiene assistance
Social skills development
Emotional support
Meal preparation
CPR certified
ADL assistance
Medication management
Family engagement
Safety monitoring
Mobility assistance
Nutrition monitoring
Community integration
Recreational activities
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking and vitals monitoring spreadsheets.
- Created and maintained daily/weekly tracking sheets for behaviors and medications monitoring.
- Entered resident data with 100% accuracy and ensured compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Improved documatnation accuracy by mainaining organized digital and paper records.
Timeline
Direct Care Staff Member
Brookside Farm Assisted Living Facility
07.2018 - CurrentRead More
Psychiatric Nurse Assistant-1
Kerrville State Hospital
11.2017 - 07.2018Read More
Psychiatric Nurse Assistant-1
Austin State Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2017Read More
Pepperdine University
Master of Arts from Clinical Psychology
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Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science from Health Services Administration
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Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science from Medical Billing And Coding
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Practicum Experience
To fulfill my educational requirements, I completed one year of practicum experience. I completed this training and supervision at Roy Maas Youth Alternative, a non-profit facility that houses children who have been removed from this home through Child Protective Services. Through this experience, I was able to learn skills required of a clinical psychologist as I was able to conduct therapy sessions with the children. Successfully completed 700 supervised clinical hours working with this child population, ages 6 to 17.