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Keaira Foster

Baltimore ,MD

Summary

Mentor at Providence of Maryland specializing in independence promotion and rights advocacy. Effective leader in community engagement with a focus on progress documentation. Expertise in medication administration and structured planning for individual success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mentor/ Direct Support Professional Training

Providence Of Maryland
02.2013 - Current

•Serve as a role model and helping individuals meet there goals

•Build effective relationships

•Advocate for the people I support

•Document daily progress notes

•Create daily schedules

•Administer medication

•Promote community engagement

•Promote independence ensure individuals rights are respected

•Developed trust-based relationships through active listening and empathetic communication.

•Transport to and from day program and community outings

•Job Coach

Residential Assistant

Bello Machre
02.2013 - Current
  • Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
  • Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
  • Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
  • Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to provide additional support services.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
  • Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with residents to monitor progress, address concerns, and provide ongoing support.
  • Provided guidance to new Residential Counselors during their onboarding process, supporting successful.
  • Attending and actively participating in IEP meetings.
  • Having a effective relationship with families.
  • Setting service appointments and maintaining vehicle.

Education

Early Child Care Certification - Early Learning Child Care

Loyola College
4501 Charles Street
06.2010

High School Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Southern High School
1100 Covington Street
06.1999

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective leadership
  • Team collaboration
  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Client support
  • Client documentation
  • Decision-making support
  • Transportation
  • Relationship building
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Medication administration
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client transportation
  • Goal setting
  • Social skills development
  • Progress documentation
  • Individualized support planning
  • Community integration
  • Transportation assistance
  • Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Clear communication
  • Decision-making
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Cooking meals
  • Ability to lift
  • Attentive to people
  • Medication management
  • First aid certification
  • Critical thinking
  • Charting and documentation
  • Community activities
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Compassionate client care
  • Personal care assistance
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Report writing
  • Mobility assistance
  • Conflict resolution
  • Daily living support

Certification

•Development Program

•Mandt

•CPR/ First Aid

•Certified Medication Administration

•Early Child Care Certification

Timeline

Mentor/ Direct Support Professional Training

Providence Of Maryland
02.2013 - Current

Residential Assistant

Bello Machre
02.2013 - Current

Early Child Care Certification - Early Learning Child Care

Loyola College

High School Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Southern High School