Kaniya Douglas
Toledo,OH
Summary
Compassionate counselor with experience across diverse settings, including schools and community health organizations. Skilled in developing tailored counseling strategies that address individual needs, fostering emotional growth and resilience. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients from varied backgrounds, leading to significant improvements in mental well-being and life satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Zepf Center
Toledo
09.2023 - Current
- Support individuals with mental health disorder
- Support individuals with substance abuse disorder
- In community care on a daily basis
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for clients.
- Consulted on outside cases using personal expertise in diagnoses.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to provide guidance and counseling.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or updating contact information.
STNA
Gifted Hands Health Services
Toledo , OH
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care was provided at all times.
- Care provided to individuals based on their needs
Direct Support Professional
G and M Healthcare
Toledo , OH
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Daily care in an individual’s personal home or in assisted living based on their needs
- Care in respite housing for individuals with developmental disabilities and or behavioral disorders
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School
Toledo , OH05-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Toledo , OHSkills
- Positive environment facilitation
- Recovery assistance and support
- Relapse prevention
- Wellness recovery action plan
- Social activity planning
- Peer support ethics
- Rapport building
- Recovery guidance
- Relationship building skills
- Resource navigation
- Mental health advocacy
- Stress reduction techniques
- Family assistance
- Problem-solving skills
- Community services information
- Boundary setting
- Behavioral health
- Communication
- Appointment scheduling
- Self-care management
- Mental health services
- Substance abuse awareness
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Zepf Center
09.2023 - Current
STNA
Gifted Hands Health Services
02.2021 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
G and M Healthcare
07.2019 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center