Marcayla Skillern
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Caring mental health professional offering background in social work. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private CNA
Gentle Care of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
10.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents in daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures and patient monitoring tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents through regular housekeeping duties.
Volunteer
Amedysis Home Health Care
Prattville, AL
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted nurses in providing in-home patient care and support.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely service delivery for patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for healthcare compliance.
Instructional Aide
AUTAUGA CO
Prattville, US
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided one-on-one and small group behavioral and academic support for at-risk students in an alternative school setting.
- Implemented trauma-informed strategies to manage crises, emotional outbursts, and self-regulation challenges.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to tailor interventions for students with behavioral and mental health needs.
- Advocated for students' emotional well-being while maintaining a structured and respectful classroom environment.
Substitute Teacher K-12
ESS Education
Chattanooga, US
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Facilitated classroom instruction for diverse age groups, including students with IEPs and behavioral plans.
- Adapted lesson delivery to meet emotional, cognitive, and social needs of students in varied school settings.
- Maintained consistent communication with administrators and modeled professional, nurturing behavior.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
AccentCare
Chattanooga, US
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Delivered compassionate care to elderly and disabled clients, supporting mental and physical health goals.
- Created individualized care plans and documented behavioral observations to improve client outcomes.
- Collaborated with family members and health professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 08.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 08.2020 - 05/2023
Skills
- Case Management
- Behavioral Health
- Medication Administration
- Computer literacy
- Social Work
- Crisis Intervention
- Medical documentation
Certification
- CNA, 11/01/24, 11/30/26
- CPR Certification, 10/01/23, 10/31/25
Timeline
Private CNA
Gentle Care of Montgomery
10.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Amedysis Home Health Care
07.2025 - 12.2025
Instructional Aide
AUTAUGA CO
12.2024 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
East Tennessee State University
08.2024 - 12.2025
Substitute Teacher K-12
ESS Education
08.2023 - 11.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
AccentCare
10.2022 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
08.2020 - 05/2023