Ka'Reena Sanders

Work History

Transitional Care Manager

Turning Point

Kansas City, MO

11.2022 - Current

Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Coordinated individualized discharge plans for 9-10 individuals to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Updated treatment plans on monthly basis for 9-10 clients with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with individuals within transitional living program.

Therapist Intern

Synergy Services

Parkville, MO

07.2022 - Current

Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
Completed full BIP assessments to determine best courses of actions.
Led weekly batterers group with up to 10 participants focusing on abusive behaviors, power and control, and bettering self.

Academic Coach

Tomorrow's Promise For Today

Kansas City, KS

11.2021 - Current

Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of freshman students.
Instructed students in career development techniques.
Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
Collaborated with 5-10 students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.

Domestic Violence Advocate

Safehome

Overland Park, KS

05.2019 - Current

Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Answered 10 calls at minimum per day, providing support and resources to victims and/or loved ones of victims.

Behavioral Health Technician

KVC Hospitals

Kansas City, KS

08.2020 - 12.2021

Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Conducted client rounds every 15 minutes to check on residents.
Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
Charted on each patient daily.

Reintegration Case Manager

Cornerstones of Care

Kansas City, MO

10.2019 - 08.2020

Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
Attended proceedings and testified for reunification and permanent placement cases once per week.
Updated case records daily with all client contacts and information.
Completed monthly visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
Verified parent and child records to check matches and overall pairing eligibility.
Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Maintained caseload of 20-30 children at once.

Social Work Intern

Signature Psychiatric Hospital

Kansas City, MO

01.2019 - 05.2019

Counseled clients in individual or group sessions weekly and/or biweekly to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Attended weekly team meetings to staff all in-patient clients and their progress.
Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions

Teaching Counselor/Direct Support Professional

Platte County Board of Services

Kansas City, MO

05.2018 - 05.2019

Assisted 5-7 disabled clients per day to support independence and well-being.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
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.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Personal Care Aide Assistant

Focus Healthcare

Kansas City, MO

06.2015 - 05.2018

Assisted with ambulating, transfers and range of motion to provide clinical therapeutic services to patients.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.

Assistant Teacher, Assisted Lead

The Rock Pre-K Center

Topeka, KS

01.2015 - 06.2015

Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
Monitored 10-20 students during recess time to ensure their safety.
Worked one on one students that needed additional support.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Transitional Care Manager

Therapist Intern

Academic Coach

Domestic Violence Advocate

Behavioral Health Technician

Reintegration Case Manager

Social Work Intern

Teaching Counselor/Direct Support Professional

Personal Care Aide Assistant

Assistant Teacher, Assisted Lead

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

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