Makebia Pryor
Augusta ,GA
Summary
Helpful Social Worker Assistant committed to protecting welfare of children and families in Richmond County. Hardworking and diplomatic individual with 15 years of hands-on experience preparing case study reports, monitoring client condition and coordinating with community organizations and services to facilitate assistance. First-rate communication skills paired with sincere desire to contribute to well-being of clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Technician II
Richmond County DFCS
Augusta, GA
12.2021 - Current
- Participated in team meetings with other professionals involved in providing social services.
- Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
- Coordinated specific psychosocial resources to meet members' identified needs.
- Collaborated with other agencies to ensure client needs were met in a timely manner.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Prepared reports summarizing client services provided and outcomes of interventions.
- Worked closely with public child welfare system staff, supervisors and court personnel to identify and mitigate barriers to timely permanency.
- Coordinated referrals between different departments within the agency or outside organizations.
- Monitored caseloads to ensure that all cases are being worked efficiently and effectively.
- Compiled data on client activities, needs and progress towards goals.
- Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
Nurse Assistant
AU/ WellStar MCG Health
Augusta, GA
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Used clinical skills to conduct lab draws, assess vital signs, complete glucose evaluations, and treat pre-and post-operation patients.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Academy Of Richmond County High School
Augusta, GA05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology - Bachelor Of Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Scheduling and Coordination
- Valid Driver's License
- Document Management
- Family Communication
- Maintaining Client Records
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Client Assistance Referrals
- Implementing Client Care Plans
- Case File Management
- Educational Programs
Timeline
Social Service Technician II
Richmond County DFCS
12.2021 - Current
Nurse Assistant
AU/ WellStar MCG Health
03.2020 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Academy Of Richmond County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology - Bachelor Of Science
Grand Canyon University
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