KEYARAH M. HAWKINS
Camden,NJ
Summary
Caring Residential Counselor with experience supporting independence through daily living skills coaching. Diligent when enhancing residents' mental health and social needs. Focused on meeting resident life plan goals by teaching positive habits, safety tips and time management. Dedicated to encouraging well-suited hobbies and leisure activities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
Jewish Federation & Family Services
Cherry Hill, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Provided guidance and support to clients in need of assistance with daily living skills.
- Created a safe environment that promotes self-expression, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance among residents.
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Spectrum Care of CT
West Haven, CT
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided diagnostic and behavioral support to young children (ages 3-8) with communication and physical limitations, enhancing their overall quality of life.
- Worked closely with individuals to identify suitable care plans and engaging activities based on their unique requirements.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of session progress and parental reports
Direct Support Professional/Lead
Community Residences Inc
Derby, CT
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Implemented effective safety protocols for staff and residents of the home.
- Demonstrated proficiency in cooking, cleaning, escorting individuals to appointments, providing total care, and instructing life skills while leading the team.
- Accountable for overseeing all paperwork related to the house and providing mental health assistance in my role as a lead.
Direct Support Professional
Community Options
Marlton, NJ
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living and promoted their independence
- Performed cooking, cleaning and medication administration tasks for individuals in need
Education
High School Diploma -
Pemberton Township. High School
Pemberton, NJ06.2017
Medical Coding & Billing Cert. -
Porter & Chester Institute
York, PASkills
- I am a confident and dependable person, grounded in a robust set of core values, eager to apply my knowledge and experience purposefully My professional attributes include strong determination, dedication, and a professional demeanor While most of my career has been in the DDS field, I am now seeking to diversify into new professional avenues I am open to acquiring new skills and have recently moved to New Jersey from Connecticut
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Patient Education
- Safety Management
- Client Advocacy
- Progress Monitoring
- Client Transportation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Supply Replenishment
- Mediation Techniques
- Case Planning
- Maintenance Requests
- Call Answering and Routing
- Staff Training
Awardsandacknowledgements
- CPR
- First Aid
- PMT
- RBT Training
- Basic Life Support
- Abuse & Neglect Training
- Osha 10
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Jewish Federation & Family Services
09.2024 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Spectrum Care of CT
01.2023 - 09.2024
Direct Support Professional/Lead
Community Residences Inc
05.2022 - 09.2024
Direct Support Professional
Community Options
08.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Pemberton Township. High School
Medical Coding & Billing Cert. -
Porter & Chester Institute
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