Latisha Smith
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced victims advocate with 4+ years of experience in grief support and group counseling. Proficient in providing emotional support to individuals and families experiencing grief, with a strong commitment to helping victims navigate difficult circumstances and access essential resources.
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating, and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Roberta's House
Baltimore, MD
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Assisted in organizing small community events to promote awareness and support for grieving mothers.
- Provided compassionate support to individuals navigating grief and loss through active listening.
- Collaborated with team members to develop outreach materials for local community engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of volunteer activities and participant feedback for program improvement.
- Facilitated group discussions, fostering a safe environment for sharing experiences among participants.
Family Caregiver
Family Forever
Baltimore, MD
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for family members.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Organized medication schedules, promoting adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Provided companionship, fostering emotional support and reducing feelings of isolation.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Facilitated communication between family members and medical providers effectively.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
- Coordinated healthcare appointments for patients, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services.
- Assisted patients with physical therapy exercises, promoting improved mobility and overall health outcomes.
- Served as a dedicated advocate for patient needs when interacting with healthcare professionals or insurance companies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore
Balto., Md.05.2027
Skills
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Homicide and Complicated Grief Training
- Bereavement Facilitation for Children and Adult Groups
- Knowledgeable in victim advocacy principles
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Microsoft 365
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Legal guardianship
- Care plan development
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Recreational activities
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CPR/ First Aid
- Certified Medical Technician
Timeline
Volunteer
Roberta's House
10.2022 - 11.2025
Family Caregiver
Family Forever
01.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore