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Lanetta Siles

Holyoke,MA

Summary

Ambitious Caseworker/Parent Aid seeking Social Worker Technician position with room for career growth. Brings relevant skills for position, focus on teamwork and dedication to quality. Ready for professional challenges and eager to work with established team. Dependable Caseworker/Parent Aid offering 2and half-years background in client treatment plans and working closely with DCF social workers to assist in daily tasks. Hardworking and motivated individual skilled working with broad range of age groups, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. In-depth understanding of human behavior and resource gathering techniques.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Caseworker

The United Arc
Holyoke, MA
12.2019 - Current
  • Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
  • 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.
  • Attended hours of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
  • Visited individuals in homes and attended group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.

Direct Care Staff Member

CHD
Springfield, MA
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
  • Cared for individuals or families during periods of illness or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
  • Entertained or read aloud to patients to improve mental health and alertness.
  • Cleaned, groomed or draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.

Certified Nursing Assistant

East Village Place
East Longmeadow, MA
09.2006 - 03.2007
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

High School of Commerce
Springfield, MA
06.1998

Skills

  • Child Safety
  • Permanency Plans
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Phone Inquiries
  • Supervised Visitation
  • School Visits
  • Creative Solutions
  • Safety Protocols
  • Program Operations
  • Safety Risk Assessment
  • Providing Feedback
  • Gathering Referrals
  • Case Planning and Management
  • Individualized Service Plans
  • Team Meetings
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Client Relationships
  • Child Advocacy
  • Family and Child Assessments
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Crisis Situations

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Social Caseworker

The United Arc
12.2019 - Current

Direct Care Staff Member

CHD
09.2017 - 12.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

East Village Place
09.2006 - 03.2007

High School Diploma -

High School of Commerce

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