Kanisha Seaman
Davison,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Home Manager keeping residents safe and well-cared for by effectively managing staff and budgets. Focused on enriching residents' lives through proper nutrition and enjoyable activities. Handles business and operational needs smoothly, consistently keeping records updated and facilities clean.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Home Manager
North Oakland Residential Services
09.2020 - Current
- Ensured proper medication administration for all residents through close coordination with healthcare providers and careful record-keeping practices.
- Maintained adequate coverage for residents' needs without exceeding budget targets by coordinating schedules and team workflows.
- Developed trusting relationships with each resident through empathy-based interactions focusing on trust-building techniques.
- Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
- Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
- Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations, completing detailed documentation for licensing requirements and audits.
- Ensured safety and well-being of residents, conducting regular home inspections and coordinating necessary maintenance.
- Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
Lead Direct Support Professional
Flatrock Manor
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Maintained accurate documentation on all aspects of client care to ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Contributed to team success by consistently demonstrating professionalism, responsibility, adaptability, and initiative in the workplace.
- Provided reliable and timely transportation for clients to appointments, community events, and other essential engagements.
- Supported clients in achieving personal goals with tailored assistance in daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, and household chores.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Direct Support Professional
MCSI
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
Nurse Aide
Fostrian Court
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Flint Southwestern Academy
Flint, MI06.2009
Skills
- Professional relationships
- Effective Communication
- Behavioral support
- Motivational Skills
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Activity Planning
- Scheduling
- Client Transportation
- Medication Management
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Scheduling
- Crisis Management
Timeline
Group Home Manager
North Oakland Residential Services
09.2020 - Current
Lead Direct Support Professional
Flatrock Manor
11.2018 - 10.2020
Nurse Aide
Fostrian Court
08.2017 - 10.2018
Direct Support Professional
MCSI
06.2015 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Flint Southwestern Academy
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