KA' REENA SANDERS
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Effective Student committed to learning, developing skills in Organization Leadership and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
GoodLife Innovations
07.2023 - Current
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Executive Administrative Assistant
City Of Life Church
05.2022 - Current
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
Therapist Intern
Synergy Services
07.2022 - Current
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress
- Implemented interventions for personal growth
- Assessed client needs and crafted treatment plans
- Built trust and rapport with a compassionate approach
- Led weekly batterers group with up to 10 participants, focusing on behavior change.
Domestic Violence Advocate
Safehome
05.2019 - Current
- Assessed client needs and guided them to appropriate resources
- Adhered to flexible hours for 24/7 support
- Answered minimum of 10 calls per day, offering assistance and resources.
Customer Service Representative
City of
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Academic Coach
Tomorrow's Promise For Today
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address freshman students' academic needs
- Provided career development guidance
- Shared student success data to enhance school programs
- Assisted 5-10 students with homework assignments and skill improvement.
Transitional Care Manager
Turning Point
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Orchestrated program referrals for community-based resources
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals
- Managed individualized discharge plans for 9-10 individuals to ensure safe transition into the community
- Updated treatment plans monthly with latest intervention strategies and progress notes
- Fostered positive relationships within the transitional living program.
Behavioral Health Technician
KVC Hospitals
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with staff, enhancing teamwork for optimal client care
- Assured thorough documentation of incidents, forwarding records for review by the appropriate personnel
- Conducted regular client rounds every 15 minutes to monitor residents' well-being
- Managed client intake procedures in accordance with internal standards for new admissions
- Upheld facility cleanliness, performed basic maintenance, and restocked supplies as required
- Daily charting for each patient to ensure comprehensive records.
Reintegration Case Manager
Cornerstones of Care
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided consistent support to newly placed children, ensuring their successful assimilation
- Attended proceedings and offered testimony for reunification and permanent placement cases on a weekly basis
- Maintained up-to-date case records, documenting all client interactions and information
- Conducted monthly visits to assess the well-being of children, families, and home environments
- Verified the alignment of parent and child records, ensuring eligibility and compatibility
- Directed clients to appropriate resources, agencies, and organizations, addressing their treatment needs
- Managed a caseload of 20-30 children concurrently.
Social Work Intern
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Provided counseling to clients in individual and group sessions, addressing substance abuse, mental health, and physical issues
- Conducted assessments and reviewed records to evaluate clients' mental and physical well-being
- Rapidly acquired and applied new skills, enhancing task efficiency
- Demonstrated accuracy and efficiency in daily duties, fostering a helpful and respectful environment
- Adhered to standards, policies, and regulations, ensuring a safe working atmosphere
- Fostered effective relationships while maintaining professionalism
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss in-patient client progress
- Created detailed charts summarizing patient interactions and scheduled follow-up sessions.
Teaching Counselor/Direct Support
Platte County Board of Services
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted 5-7 disabled clients daily, supporting their independence and well-being
- Ensured a clean and safe environment, monitoring and documenting patient progress
- Updated patient files with vital information and behavior-related data for treatment planning
- Supervised daily activities and aided staff members as needed
- Fostered a safe and trusting atmosphere, promoting patient comfort and care
- Provided assistance with daily living tasks, including hygiene, errands, and chores
- Delivered compassionate and patient-centric care to enhance overall well-being
- Built rapport with clients and families, establishing a foundation of trust.
Personal Care Aide Assistant
Focus Healthcare
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided clinical therapeutic services, assisting with ambulation, transfers, and range of motion exercises
- Supported good oral and personal hygiene practices, aiding in grooming tasks
- Assisted with daily living activities, including dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting
- Monitored patient food intake to promote nutrition objectives
- Accurately maintained patient care records, including condition changes and progress
- Displayed flexibility by accepting extra shifts during peak periods and holidays, maintaining optimal staffing
- Ensured patient comfort by turning and repositioning bedbound individuals
- Adhered to safety protocols and lifting instructions to prevent injuries.
Assistant Teacher, Assisted Lead
The Rock Pre-K Center
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with teachers to create effective lesson plans and coordinate classroom activities
- Employed proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies to keep students engaged and on-task
- Managed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance records
- Utilized hands-on instructional techniques to enhance receptive learning
- Ensured student safety during recess, monitoring 10-20 students
- Provided one-on-one support to students needing extra assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix, Online
Phoenix, AZ09.2023
Bachelor of Social Work -
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05.2019
Skills
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Case Documentation
- Cultural Competency
- Attention to Detail
- Reading Comprehension
- Conflict Resolution
- Emotional and Social Support
- Creative Thinking
- Rapport Development
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
GoodLife Innovations
07.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
City of
04.2023 - 07.2023
Transitional Care Manager
Turning Point
11.2022 - 02.2023
Therapist Intern
Synergy Services
07.2022 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
City Of Life Church
05.2022 - Current
Academic Coach
Tomorrow's Promise For Today
11.2021 - 04.2023
Behavioral Health Technician
KVC Hospitals
08.2020 - 12.2021
Reintegration Case Manager
Cornerstones of Care
10.2019 - 08.2020
Domestic Violence Advocate
Safehome
05.2019 - Current
Social Work Intern
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
Teaching Counselor/Direct Support
Platte County Board of Services
05.2018 - 05.2019
Personal Care Aide Assistant
Focus Healthcare
06.2015 - 05.2018
Assistant Teacher, Assisted Lead
The Rock Pre-K Center
01.2015 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix, Online
Bachelor of Social Work -
Missouri Western State University
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