Mahala Brown
Sevierville,TN
Summary
Compassionate Direct Care Specialist with experience in providing individualized care to diverse clients. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, ability to use assistive technology, and proficiency in developing personalized care plans. Demonstrated success in fostering client independence and improving quality of life through patient-focused approaches.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Specialist
Smoky Mountain Children's Home
Sevierville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Provided emotional support to individuals in crisis situations.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or health status to appropriate personnel.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each client based on their needs.
- Assisted clients with medication administration according to physician instructions.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to emergency situations involving clients.
- Assisted with meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry services.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote socialization skills among clients.
- Administered prescribed medications according to established guidelines.
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
Knoxville, TN
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination.
- Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
- Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
Elderly Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Knoxville, TN
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
Education
Nursing Assistant -
South College
Knoxville, TN09-2024
High School Diploma -
Seymour High School
Seymour, TN05-2018
Skills
- Patient Care
- Disability Support
- HIPAA Compliance
- Boundary Setting
- Client Confidentiality
- Meal Preparation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Behavioral Management
- Client documentation
- Progress Documentation
- Care plan assessment
- Crisis Management
- Social Skills Development
- Infection control procedures
- Nutrition
- Medication Administration
- Client safety and first aid
- Charting and documentation
- Personal care assistance
- First-aid and CPR
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Adaptive equipment use
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate client care
Timeline
Direct Care Specialist
Smoky Mountain Children's Home
08.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
05.2020 - 07.2022
Elderly Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
06.2018 - 04.2020
Nursing Assistant -
South College
High School Diploma -
Seymour High School
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