Lu'Cresha Smith
Statesville,NC
Summary
Skilled HealthCare Professional with over two decades of comprehensive experience, in providing support to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Strong ability to develop and implement individualized habilitation plans that promote independence, skill development, and community integration. Demonstrate empathy, patience, and understanding while fostering positive relationships with clients and families. Proven track record of enhancing clients' quality of life through hands-on assistance, therapeutic techniques, and effective communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Habilitation Technician
Bayada Home Health
Statesville, NC
06.2013 - Current
- Documented services on therap-grid (Type of EHR) daily.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to promote engagement.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to the care team.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients and their families during challenging times.
- Connected clients with community and relationship-building opportunities.
- Helped build skills related to problem-solving, communication and critical thinking.
- Attended medical appointments to promote accurate information exchange between medical provider and care team.
- Maintained accurate records of all client activity in accordance with agency policy.
Internship Student
Piedmont Mediation Group
Statesville, NC
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Help prepare mediation materials, and case documentation.
- Observe mediation sessions, and participated in debriefing discussions.
- Maintain confidentiality on all discussions and documentation.
Habilitation Technician
Home care Management
Statesville
11.2009 - 06.2013
- Taught daily living skills including money management, communication, problem solving, and self-advocacy.
- Created an environment that was conducive to learning by utilizing appropriate materials and resources.
- Provided transportation for clients to medical appointments or recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence in individuals by providing opportunities for decision making within their capabilities.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss the progress of each client's treatment program.
- Educated families on how best to support their loved one's growth and development.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported individuals in learning new tasks through modeling techniques and reinforcement strategies.
- Developed positive relationships with family members or guardians of clients.
- Monitored client progress and documented data related to goals.
- Assisted in the development of leisure activities that promoted physical health and well-being.
Medication Technician Supervisor
Clare-Bridge Brookdale
Statesville, NC
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Administered medications to residents according to prescribed schedules.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate medication logs and documentation for compliance.
- Documented medication administration in electronic health record systems.
- Assisted in training new staff on medication policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to review resident medication plans regularly.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
Direct Support Professional
RHA Health Services
Statesville, NC
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Monitored client behavior and documented observations accurately.
- Facilitated community integration activities for clients to enhance social skills.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Education
Healthcare Management certificate - Human Services Technology
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, North Carolina05-2025
Associate of Science - Human Services Technology
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC05-2025
High School Diploma -
Statesville High School
Statesville, NC05-2002
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Care plan development
- Electronic health records
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Patient care
- Distribution recordkeeping
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Specimen collection
- EMR updating
- Community engagement
- Critical thinking
- Medical billing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- 50wpm
- HIPPA compliance
- Medication technician certified
- First aid certified
Timeline
Internship Student
Piedmont Mediation Group
01.2025 - 05.2025
Habilitation Technician
Bayada Home Health
06.2013 - Current
Habilitation Technician
Home care Management
11.2009 - 06.2013
Medication Technician Supervisor
Clare-Bridge Brookdale
11.2007 - 11.2009
Direct Support Professional
RHA Health Services
06.2006 - 06.2008
Healthcare Management certificate - Human Services Technology
Mitchell Community College
Associate of Science - Human Services Technology
Mitchell Community College
High School Diploma -
Statesville High School