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Koreen Skopow

Strykersville,NY

Summary

Familiar with following with standards, advocating for individuals and utilizing relationship-focused approaches to maximize satisfaction. Personable, amiable and open communication style paired with excellent interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Accurately and efficiently updates logs and reports. Hardworking employee with patients, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every individual and staff a positive place to live and work. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking an opportunity to expand skills while facilitating individuals and company growth. Hardworking and reliable, with strong ability in all aspects in a residential setting. Offering care and manager skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

NYSDDSO
West Seneca, NY
04.2016 - 11.2023
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on individuals.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Medication
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
  • Recorded individuals status progress and challenges on computer and reports. Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and daily routine. Maintained detailed records of all services performed on individuals to include medical appointments.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements. Administered medications to individuals throughout their daily routine.
  • Monthly checks completed and written on individuals, emergency supplies and transport vehicle.

Assistant Residential Manager

Genesee ARC
Batavia, NY
08.2008 - 06.2015
  • Up to date with all NYS trainings for WNYDDSO, attended conferences and workshops
  • Tracked inventory of supplies, money and materials used in day-to-day operations. Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions used for or with individuals.
  • Monitored employees' compliance with individuals' support plans and medical protocols.
  • Coordinated adequate coverage for individuals needs with organized staff schedules and assignments.
  • Supervised staff while working and implemented all aspects of the agencies, individuals wants and needs,
  • Responded promptly to issues or concerns of family and staff coordinated appropriate responses.
  • Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
  • Followed state regulations when filing documents for staff and individuals.
  • Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
  • Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Orchard Park High School
Orchard Park, NY
06.1996

Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Supervising several staff and having continual understanding and the ability for problem solving
  • Care delivery for both staff and individuals with disabilities
  • Direct patient care and medication administration
  • Able to perform task of maintaining a Residential Home for people with disabilities while using compassionate individual care
  • Knowledge of State Regulations

Certification

  • Certified and trained in all NYS trainings needed for this position.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

NYSDDSO
04.2016 - 11.2023

Assistant Residential Manager

Genesee ARC
08.2008 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Orchard Park High School

Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy

Erie Community College

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