Lashonda Adams
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Dependable Peer Specialist with background in providing peer support and guidance to individuals navigating mental health challenges. Successfully facilitated group sessions and one-on-one support, fostering safe and supportive environment. Demonstrated active listening and empathy, ensuring individuals feel heard and supported. Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, administrative duties, and compliance with health protocols, complemented by CPR certification. Skilled in creating safe and engaging environments for children at bright Beginnings Daycare, and adept in managing patient logistics at Medical Answering Services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Liberty Resources
02.2025 - Current
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, supporting case management efforts.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure access to appropriate resources and services within the community.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to engage in healthy behaviors.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
Teacher's Aide
Bright Beginnings Preschool & Childcare
04.2014 - Current
- Monitored and maintained a database of daily activities, ensuring that the children were safe and healthy
- Prepared daily meals and set menu
- Clerical/ Janitorial tasks
- Ensured compliance with health and safety protocols, reducing incidents.
- Enhanced child engagement through innovative activity planning.
- Provided emotional support, aiding in children's social development.
Medical Transportation Associate (MTA)
Medical Answering Service
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed complex scheduling tasks, ensuring error-free transport arrangements.
- Partnered with healthcare providers to optimize patient transit solutions.
- Assisted patients with special needs, ensuring safe and comfortable travel.
Home Health Aide
All Metro Health Care
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted with ADL's, meals, and transportation
- Developed a plan of care for a patient, including a daily routine, diet, exercise, and medication monitoring
- Prepared documents and reports to ensure that all necessary information was included in the patient's records
Assistant Teacher
LYDIA'S LULLABY DAY CARE CENTER
01.2010 - 08.2013
- Developed relationships with parents, exceeding expectations for customer satisfaction
- Performed daily check-ins with children to ensure health and safety, and worked closely with parents to achieve optimal outcomes
- Coordinated events and trips
Education
High School Diploma -
William Nottingham Highschool
Syracuse, NYNo Degree - Early Childhood Development
Bryant & Stratton College
NY08-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Bryant & Stratton College
NY05-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- PCA
- Home Health Aide
- Clerical Experience
- CPR Certified
- Peer support ethics
- Recovery guidance
- Boundary setting
- Substance abuse awareness
- Self-care management
- Problem-solving skills
- Mental health advocacy
- Mental health services
- Wellness recovery action plan
- Behavioral health
Additional information
- Experience
- Teacher's Aide
- Monitored and maintained a database of daily activities, ensuring that the children were safe and healthy
- Prepared daily meals and set menu
- Clerical/ Janitorial tasks
- Medical Transportation Associate (MTA)
- Medical Answering Service, Syracuse, New York 11/2022-12/2023
- Home Health Aide
- Assisted with ADL's, meals, and transportation
- Developed a plan of care for a patient, including a daily routine, diet, exercise, and medication monitoring
- Prepared documents and reports to ensure that all necessary information was included in the patient's records
- Assistant Teacher
- Developed relationships with parents, exceeding expectations for customer satisfaction
- Performed daily check-ins with children to ensure health and safety, and worked closely with parents to achieve optimal outcomes
- Coordinated events and trips
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Liberty Resources
02.2025 - Current
Medical Transportation Associate (MTA)
Medical Answering Service
11.2022 - 12.2023
Home Health Aide
All Metro Health Care
04.2017 - 05.2018
Teacher's Aide
Bright Beginnings Preschool & Childcare
04.2014 - Current
Assistant Teacher
LYDIA'S LULLABY DAY CARE CENTER
01.2010 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
William Nottingham Highschool
No Degree - Early Childhood Development
Bryant & Stratton College
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Bryant & Stratton College
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