Latonya Hilson

• Facilitated daily living activities (ADLs) for residents, including medication administration, personal care, and transportation for community outings, promoting overall well-being.
• Supported residents in developing cooking, meal planning, and kitchen safety skills, enhancing their independence and aligning with Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Ensured a sanitary kitchen and dining environment through proper food handling, temperature logs, allergen isolation, and adherence to Illinois Department of Human Services standards.

• Prepared and assembled resident meal trays following individualized physician orders, speech therapist guidelines, and dietary restriction charts (low-sodium, diabetic, pureed, or mechanically altered diets) to ensure optimal nutrition and safety for residents.
• Ensured 100% compliance with local health department regulations and community sanitation guidelines through rigorous cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing of kitchen, dining, and dishwashing areas to promote a safe dining environment.
• Monitored and documented food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures daily to ensure food safety and maintain quality standards before service.

• Managed a safe, clean kitchen environment, teaching clients sanitation practices, proper food handling, and appliance safety to promote health and hygiene.
• Facilitated vocational meal-prep training to enhance individuals' stamina and hand-eye coordination for improved community employment readiness.
• Managed a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment, teaching clients standard sanitation practices, proper food handling, and appliance safety.
• Supervised and delivered direct care services, maintaining accurate electronic documentation to ensure compliance and support client care.

• Prepared, cooked, and served nutritious daily meals tailored to residents' specific medical and dietary restrictions, including low-sodium, diabetic, mechanical soft, and pureed.
• Managed grocery budgets, organized pantries, tracked food inventory, and created weekly meal plans aligned with nutritional guidelines and resident preferences.
• Taught residents kitchen safety, meal preparation, and clean-up techniques, fostering confidence and independence through active participation.

Delivered direct support in daily living, personal care, and skill development for individuals with disabilities, contributing to high satisfaction among clients and families.

Coordinated activities that promoted independence, closely following individual program plans to enhance client engagement and well-being.

Facilitated collaboration with families and healthcare professionals, managing client transportation and nutritional intake to ensure comprehensive care.

• Planned and prepared nutritious, balanced meals daily for residents in a 24-hour CILA group home, adhering strictly to individual dietary plans, allergen restrictions, and texture requirements.

• Administered medications and provided medical support, ensuring 100% compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintained accurate documentation and tracked individual progress toward care goals while coordinating client appointments and acting as primary communication liaison.
• Provided essential personal care support to clients, helping them maintain their daily living routines at Northpointe Resource.
• Monitored behavior plans and redirected challenging behaviors with calm guidance.
• Documented client progress, incidents, and shift notes in agency records.