LATOSHA NICOLE STEWART
Ayden,NC
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare and Human Services Professional experienced in direct care and behavioral support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Delivered individualized care plans and crisis intervention while promoting community integration through interdisciplinary teamwork. Committed to enhancing client outcomes and advancing organizational success through person-centered services.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
J4 STABILITY SAFE HAVEN
, North Carolina
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered individualized behavioral and emotional support to youth, enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
- Facilitated structured activities and discussions, promoting coping and social skills development.
- Facilitate structured activities and discussions to strengthen coping and social skills.
- Documented interactions, consumer responses, and observations to track goal progress and inform treatment adjustments.
- Document interactions, consumer responses, observations, and goal progress.
Healthcare Technician I & II
CASWELL DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
Kinston, NC
01.2010 - Current
- Implement individualized treatment plans to promote independence and quality of life.
- Delivered direct care and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enhancing their daily living experiences.
- Supported individuals in maintaining hygiene, grooming, feeding, mobility, and other activities of daily living.
- Monitored physical, emotional, and behavioral changes, ensuring timely reporting of concerns to clinical staff for effective intervention.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities and community participation, fostering communication development and social skills.
- Apply approved behavioral interventions and collaborate with nurses, therapists, and supervisors.
- Maintain accurate care records, incident reports, and daily progress documentation.
Paraprofessional
AMBLESIDE INC.
, North Carolina
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Delivered behavioral, emotional, and developmental support services to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored behavior, documented progress, and used appropriate redirection.
- Fostered community participation and developed social skills to promote independent living.
- Encouraged community participation, social skills, and independent living.
- Collaborated with families, coworkers, and treatment personnel to ensure comprehensive care.
Correctional Officer
MAURY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
, North Carolina
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Ensured institutional safety, security, and order through effective supervision of inmate activities.
- Conducted inmate security checks and maintained accurate documentation.
- Responded to incidents using established procedures and de-escalation skills.
- Facilitated communication with supervisors and staff while upholding confidentiality protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ayden-Grifton High School
Ayden, North CarolinaSome College (No Degree) - Human Services
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NCSkills
- Direct Patient Care Behavioral Support Crisis Intervention Service planning Living assistance Documentation Community Integration Conflict Resolution Safety Procedures Team Collaboration Staff Leadership Communication
- Reliability in care Strong interpersonal skills Patient safety Precise documentation Collaborative care Patient-centered approach
- Medication administration
- Team Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Staff Leadership
- Communication
- Effective communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Reliability in care
- Patient safety
- Collaborative care
- Patient-centered approach
- Community Integration
- CPR and first aid
- Advanced life support
- Teamwork
Timeline
Paraprofessional
J4 STABILITY SAFE HAVEN
12.2024 - Current
Healthcare Technician I & II
CASWELL DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
01.2010 - Current
Paraprofessional
AMBLESIDE INC.
01.2007 - 01.2019
Correctional Officer
MAURY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
01.2005 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Ayden-Grifton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Pitt Community College