Marlana Gerace

• Supervised daily operations of direct support staff, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Completion of staffing weekend reviews, daily billing and census. Assignments sheets with daily information and communications
• Daily awareness of the IRA its structure and environmental needs. Work orders and communications completed promptly as needed
• Monitoring of monies for both individuals and petty cash. Monthly audits. Receipts and inventories completed. Daily information and outs of money ensuring best practice meeting the needs and desires of each individual
• Follow and create processes for effectiveness in completing individualized support plans tailored to client needs.
• Monitored and evaluated staff performance, providing constructive feedback to improve service quality and team dynamics.
• Implemented best practices in person-centered care, fostering a supportive environment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Coordinated scheduling and staffing assignments, optimizing resource allocation to meet service demands efficiently.
• Advocated for client rights and needs, promoting a culture of respect and dignity within the support framework.
• Increased community integration for clients through the organization of social events, volunteer opportunities, and outings.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct support professionals to identify areas of improvement and guide professional development.
• Maintained strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
• Contributed to the continuous improvement of service delivery by participating in agency initiatives, providing feedback, and implementing best practice strategies.
• Improved staff performance by providing consistent training and ongoing supervision to direct support professionals.
• Ensured client safety and well-being through thorough monitoring, documentation, and reporting of incidents and progress.
• Advocated for client needs during site meetings, life plan meetings and daily communication within the team, ensuring resources were allocated appropriately to foster growth and development.
• Fostered a positive work environment by supporting team members, recognizing achievements, and addressing conflicts in a timely manner.

Supervised direct care staff and the care, treatment and habilitation of individuals with intellectual, and or developmental disabilities

Determined staff assignments and reassignments. Maintained time and attendance records. Scheduling and covering needs through means of posting, granting and canvassing for time. Following policies of the agency mandating when necessary covering the need and meeting the minimums of the IRA

Completed performance eval‘s, arrange and trained staff on the implantation and documentation of services.

Monitor staff activities and ensure compliance with guidance and instruction.

Communication and healthy relationships with the day hab ensuring daily schedules and needs of the individuals are communicated and followed

Provide an ensure transportation for individuals recreational social and medical

Maintain and monitor household budgets, supplies, Inventories, house, equipment, and household needs of maintenance, upkeep, and household cleaning and ordering of in house supplies

Manage individual individuals funds needsand desires and related records

Respond to crisis situation and emergencies medical needs while following policy and guidelines

Guiding and being a team with DA1 supervisor,while giving tools, teaching and maintaining a healthy partnership. Monthly related records.

>Assisted individuals within their homes to support

independence and well-being.

>Maintained clean, happy, safe and well-organized patient environment.

>Monitored progress and documented patient health status and changes

>Document and notified and updated appropriate team

members when needed.

>Administered medication as directed by physicians.

>Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.

>Cooked meals and assisted individuals with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

>Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and

household chores.

>Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

>Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

>Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep

patient's bedrooms clean, comfortable and safe.

>Built and maintained rapport with individuals and family

members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

>Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.

>Transported individuals to events and activities, medical

appointments and shopping trips.

>Consulted with supervisors , clinicians and co-workers

advocating continually to plan strategies for enhancing care.

>Maintained the individuals health, happiness and safety

>Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

>Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

>Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, oxygen , pulse and blood sugar levels.

>Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

>Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs,documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.

>Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by

conducting planned exercise routines.

>Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

>Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.

>Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched

surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

>Enforced rules and managed behavior through

developmentally appropriate strategies

>Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.

>prepared, organized, lead and coordinated for pre-school graduation.

>Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.

>Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.

>Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.

>Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and preparation for kindergarten

>Worked towards age appropriate mile stones while giving emotional support to the children in my care while there families were unable to be with them

>Developed lessons plans and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.

>Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.

>Cared for children ages 4months old 5.5 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.

>Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.

>Kept daily, weekly and monthly logs and notes on all the

children logging all health, progress, concerns , praises and Suggestions

>Maintained clean and healthy environment

>Overseen the floor and managed the night staff, schedule's and work. Ensuring all expected job responsibilities were being met appropriately

>Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.

>Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

>Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

>Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

>Provided successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

>Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate

solutions and make decisions.

>Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

>Responsible for maintaining the cash drawer throughout the shift. Counting it down nightly, closing it out. documenting and securing all funds safely in the safe nightly.