Leah Appel

• Coordinated and facilitated group activities for participants with disabilities.
• Provided individualized support to enhance the quality of life for individuals with special needs.
• Helped clients cultivate skills in managing finances, navigating transportation, and performing housekeeping tasks.
• Implemented behavior modification plans according to Individual Service Plans.
• Performed client evaluations by analyzing abilities and needs through detailed observations.
• Cultivated trusting relationships with clients to support their emotional well-being while upholding professional boundaries.
• Collaborated with skilled specialists to implement effective procedures, improving the quality of support for clients.
• Coordinated community engagement activities, including shopping excursions, to enhance social integration for clients.
• Kept detailed records of progress notes and incidents.
• Participated in training sessions to increase knowledge about disability-related topics.
• Facilitated client transportation to healthcare appointments, employment sites, and recreational activities.
• Executed crisis intervention strategies in urgent situations.
• Encouraged clients to participate in leisure activities that promote physical fitness and socialization.
• Supported daily grooming routines, including bathing and dressing tasks.
• Streamlined interaction processes among families, guardians, and service organizations.
• Provided continuous supervision to ensure a secure environment for clients.
• Educated family members and caregivers on strategies for managing challenging behaviors.
• Created a supportive environment by encouraging client participation.
• Facilitated active engagement in conversations to strengthen confidence in articulating perspectives.
• Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
• Ensured orderly and sanitary surroundings to enhance client experiences.
• Guided individuals in strengthening social skills for community integration.
• Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
• Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
• Escorted clients to various appointments and activities.
• Organized personalized events ensuring alignment with specific preferences.
• Oversaw medication distribution, grooming routines and hygiene standards.
• Ensured timely arrival of clients to doctor's visits and other tasks.
• Facilitated communication enhancement for disabled individuals to aid self-expression.
• Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
• Built strong rapport with patients to ensure quality care.
• Encouraged involvement in therapeutic recreational experiences to promote wellbeing.
• Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
• Employed database management tools to monitor service hours and document activity details.
• Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
• Washed and sanitized clothes, dishes, and household items systematically.
• Supported clients with mobility to ensure comfort and safety.
• Prepared and served balanced meals, ensuring dietary needs were met.
• Established solid and dependable connections with clients and their families.
• Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
• Documented client progress and issues in reports.
• Arranged daily activities to ensure client enjoyment.
• Implemented strategies to curb sedentary behavior in clients.
• Coordinated with client care team for ongoing updates to care plans.
• Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
• Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
• Coordinated client engagement in recreational events and retail visits for social development.
• Transported clients safely to various destinations for medical appointments.

• Collaborated in creating personalized care plans for patients considering their medical history and health status.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• Guided patients in adopting healthier lifestyle changes and disease management strategies.
• Coordinated with healthcare team members, including nurses, pharmacists, and social workers, to create and implement effective patient care plans.
• Developed relationships with referring physicians to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Maintained compliance with relevant medical laws, regulations, and standards.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
• Participated in quality assurance activities by attending meetings and providing feedback on processes and procedures.
• Supported clients in achieving personal hygiene standards to enhance well-being.
• Performed regular cleaning tasks to sustain hygienic conditions in clients' living spaces.
• Assisted clients with transitions in and out of beds and wheelchairs for improved mobility.
• Organized meal plans focusing on balanced, healthy eating habits.
• Established meaningful connections with clients and their families.
• Observed client wellness and communicated significant shifts.
• Coordinated medication distribution to align with client dosage instructions.
• Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
• Planned and coordinated various activities to create a vibrant daily routine for clients.
• Maintained detailed records of client services to ensure continuity of care and accurate tracking of progress.
• Observed and recorded clients' activity levels to prevent potential health risks associated with inactivity.
• Worked with team to regularly revise client care strategies.
• Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
• Provided tailored guidance on preventive health measures and disease management strategies to empower clients in their health journeys.
• Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Developed personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.

• Provided individualized support to enhance the quality of life for individuals with special needs.
• Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
• Supported clients in developing financial management, transportation navigation, and housekeeping skills to promote independence.
• Helped clients cultivate skills in managing finances, navigating transportation, and performing housekeeping tasks.
• Facilitated client participation in community engagement activities, including shopping excursions.
• Facilitated client transportation to healthcare appointments, employment sites, and recreational activities.
• Enabled clients to engage in community activities, enhancing social skills through organized shopping excursions.
• Encouraged clients to participate in leisure activities that promote physical fitness and socialization.
• Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
• Guided individuals in strengthening social skills for community integration.
• Executed crisis intervention services in urgent situations.
• Facilitated tailored recreational activities onsite and offsite.
• Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
• Improved communication processes between families, guardians, and service organizations for better collaboration.
• Facilitated active engagement in conversations to strengthen confidence in articulating perspectives.
• Developed positive relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Created a supportive environment by encouraging participation in activities.
• Facilitated incorporation of effective procedures by partnering with skilled specialists.
• Participated in training sessions to increase knowledge about disability-related topics.
• Coordinated client engagement in recreational events and retail visits for social development.
• Arranged daily activities to ensure client enjoyment.
• Built strong rapport with patients to ensure quality care.
• Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
• Escorted clients to various appointments and activities.
• Documented client progress and issues in reports.
• Kept detailed records of progress notes and incidents.
• Ensured orderly and sanitary surroundings to enhance client experiences.
• Oversaw medication distribution, grooming routines and hygiene standards.
• Supported daily grooming routines, including bathing and dressing tasks.
• Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
• Washed and sanitized clothes, dishes, and household items systematically.
• Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
• Monitored client progress through detailed observations and discussions, documenting findings regularly.
• Facilitated client transportation to healthcare appointments, employment sites, and recreational activities.
• Ensured timely arrival of clients to doctor's visits and other tasks.
• Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
• Employed database management tools to monitor service hours and document activity details.
• Streamlined dialogue between families, guardians, and service providers.
• Coordinated with client care team for ongoing updates to care plans.
• Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
• Encouraged involvement in therapeutic recreational experiences to promote wellbeing.
• Implemented strategies to curb sedentary behavior in clients.
• Implemented strategies to curb sedentary behavior in clients.
• Coordinated with client care team for ongoing updates to care plans.
• Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
• Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
• Coordinated client engagement in recreational events and retail visits for social development.
• Transported clients safely to various destinations for medical appointments.
• Streamlined dialogue between families, guardians, and service providers.

• Assisted in the development of care plans for individual patients based on their medical history and current health status.
• Coordinated comprehensive care plans with healthcare professionals including nurses, pharmacists and social workers.
• Developed relationships with referring physicians to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• Coordinated comprehensive care plans with nurses, pharmacists, and social workers to ensure aligned patient care.
• Supervised clients' wellness, identifying significant shifts in condition.
• Participated in quality assurance activities by providing feedback on processes and procedures to improve service delivery.
• Maintained cleanliness of environment by regularly cleaning surfaces and washing dishes.
• Assisted clients with transferring between beds and wheelchairs for improved mobility.
• Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
• Supervised clients' wellness, monitoring and responding to significant shifts in condition to enhance health outcomes.
• Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
• Ensured environment cleanliness through surface cleaning and dishwashing.
• Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
• Designed nutritious meals and snacks tailored to clients' needs.
• Documented client progress and challenges in logs consistently.
• Organized daily activities ensuring full engagement for clients.
• Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
• Monitored clients' activity levels to encourage consistent physical engagement.
• Worked closely with client care team to regularly adjust care plans.
• Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
• Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.

• Managed customer accounts, including billing and collections.
• Managed customer accounts, overseeing billing and collections to ensure timely payments.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms and improve service delivery.
• Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure advantageous terms.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Created reports detailing sales performance, financial gains and losses, and cash management.
• Organized and tracked financial data to ensure accurate records.
• Maintained accurate and complete records of all business transactions and interactions.
• Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations affecting business operations.
• Performed regular audits of company operations to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintained strict adherence to workplace safety protocols consistently.
• Handled crises effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Ensured accurate processing of payroll for scheduled pay dates.
• Developed and maintained online presence, enhancing brand visibility through website management and social media engagement.
• Oversaw client record updates within customer database.
• Identified customers' individual needs by asking open-ended questions and gathering relevant information.
• Provided customer service support via telephone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Established and maintained relationships with suppliers, clients, and other business partners.

Additional certificates completed through ceu.acadmey

• Abuse and Neglect in Senior Care
• Serving Safety from Kitchen to Table
• Communication and Conflict Resolution
• Fire Safety and Disaster and Severe Weather Preparedness
• Infection and Prevention and Control
• Safety in home care preventing Patient and Worker Hazards
• HIPPA What Every Health Care Professional Needs to Know