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Laura Smith

Broome Developmental Services
Mount Upton,NY
31
years of professional experience

Compassionate Developmental Disabilities Secure Treatment Aide with over 18 years of experience in direct patient care. Skilled in clinical documentation and therapeutic communication, ensuring comprehensive care delivery and positive client outcomes.

Work History

Developmental Disabilities Secure Treatment Aide

18 Years 7 Months
Broome Developmental Services | 01.2008 - Current
  • Facilitated daily living activities to enhance client independence and well-being.
  • Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs.
  • Monitored client progress and documented behavioral observations accurately.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.

Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor

1 Month
Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel | 12.2006 - 01.2007
  • Supervised daily housekeeping operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and guest satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored housekeeping staff on best practices and efficient cleaning techniques.
  • Coordinated scheduling for housekeeping team, optimizing labor resources to meet occupancy demands.
  • Conducted inspections of guest rooms and common areas to verify cleanliness and maintenance issues.

Home Health Aide

10 Years 8 Months
Paul Duval (Deceased) | 01.1996 - 09.2006
  • Provided personal care assistance, including bathing, grooming, and feeding clients.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted with mobility and transfers to enhance client independence.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams.
  • Provided care for a husband and wife, one patient with schizophrenia for 8 years
  • Provided care the last 2 years of employment for a patient with cancer
  • Implemented improvements in daily routines to enhance client comfort and well-being.

Education

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts (with A Concentration in Psychology)

SUNY Morrisville | Norwich, NY | 06-2003

Currently enrolled at Empire University for the 2026 Fall semester to start a bachelor's degree in psychology

Skills

Mental health awareness
Clinical documentation
Professional boundaries
Patient Caree coordination
Therapeutic communication
Behavioral management techniques
Teamwork
Willingness to learn
Problem-solving
Reliability
Direct patient care

Timeline

Developmental Disabilities Secure Treatment Aide

Broome Developmental Services
01.2008 - CurrentRead More

Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor

Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel
12.2006 - 01.2007Read More

Home Health Aide

Paul Duval (Deceased)
01.1996 - 09.2006Read More

SUNY Morrisville

Associate of Science from Liberal Arts (with A Concentration in Psychology)
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Laura Smith