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LyVesha Franklin
Marina,CA
Summary
Compassionate Community Health Worker with years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
IHSS In Home Support Services
Care Provider
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Promoted social, emotional and physical health through diverse activities.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
Building Healthy Communities Monterey County
Community Health Worker
11.2020 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community partners to build program scope.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Created and distributed health-related education materials to improve program awareness.
- Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
- Led outreach activities to target specific demographics and promote health initiatives.
- Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand health services and resources.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
Building Healthy Communities Monterey County
Community Organizer
09.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Interviewed members of specific populations to understand and document issues.
- Conducted meetings with clergy, community leaders and organizational ally leadership.
- Coordinated volunteer activities and facilitated distribution of promotional and marketing materials.
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
- Engaged with larger campaigns to build deeply collaborative partnerships.
- Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms.
- Spoke at public events, evangelizing for organizational goals and interests.
- Recruited and managed volunteer teams.
Education
Ultimate Medical Academy - ClearwaterClearwater, FL
Bachelor of Science from Health And Human Services
11.2019 - Current
Skills
- Problem Identification
- Public Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Cultural Mediation
- Speech Writing
- Coordinate Events
- Build Marketing Campaigns
- Large Group Presentations
- Professional Networking
- Creative Strategies
- Community-based resources
- Reasoning ability
Accomplishments
- Received four Certificates of Recognition from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors
- Received a Certificate of Recognition from United Way and Action Council-Building Healthy Communities
- Highlighted article in the Monterey County Weekly Newspaper for founding Kweens' Kounsel- A Black birth network for Monterey County.
-Awarded grant funding from Arts Council of Monterey County for Kweens' Kounsel
-Featured on the News, in magazines, in PSA's across California, recently interviewed for a documentary.
-Served on the Board of Directors for Interfaith Outreach of Carmel
-Currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Birth Network of Monterey County
-Founding Member of Seaside Covid Action Team
-Currently Co-chair of the LEAD Council for the Coalition for Homeless Service Providers
Certification
- Adult Mental Health First Aid USA
03/31/2022 - 3years
- CPR/AED Adult, Child & Infant + Standard First Aid (BLS) 01/21/2023 - 4years
- Becoming Aces Aware in California Training Certificate
07/12/2023
-Human Rights Education Training Certificate
03/24/2023
-Community Health Workers Training Certificate
08/27/2023
-Credentials in Ministry
11/26/2022
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Building Healthy Communities Monterey County
11.2020 - 06.2023
Community Organizer
Building Healthy Communities Monterey County
09.2020 - 08.2021
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Bachelor of Science from Health And Human Services
11.2019 - Current
Care Provider
IHSS In Home Support Services
01.2018 - Current
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