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Michael Rey

Orlando

Summary

Passionate psychology student, personal caregiver, and advocate for persons with mental illness and physical disabilities. Possesses a personable and kind-hearted approach to interacting with people at all stages of personal and psychological development in clinical and social settings. Strong abilities in active listening, writing, and effectively collaborating with peers to achieve collective goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Agency With Persons With Disabilities
07.2022 - Current

Responsible for the personal, at-home care of four individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

  • Given the permission of the parent or guardian, ensure medication is given as instructed.
  • Feed breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Change diapers, bathe, and ensure all other hygienic needs are tended to.
  • Transport to and from the conductive center on time.

Adult Care Specialist

Conductive Education Center of Orlando (CECO)
01.2022 - Current

Assist adults with neurological motor disorders, primarily cerebral palsy, to achieve as much independence as possible both on a physical and cognitive level.


  • Facilitate gross and fine motor programs to maintain the physical skills the participants have acquired through conductive education.
  • Led groups to assist the participants, whether verbal or non-verbal, in refining their communication skills.
  • Successfully supervised and delegated interns in performing duties in the adult program.

Group Leader

National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI
01.2020 - 01.2023

Led a social group dedicated to individuals, aged 18 years or older, diagnosed with mental health conditions.

  • Tended to the unique social needs of every individual and encouraged participation to those involved.
  • Provided games, books, and food for monthly gatherings intended to promote social engagement and kinship.
  • Coordinated with head office routinely for logistics, planning, supply needs, and new member registration.
  • Separated group members during stressful moments and practiced breathing and grounding exercises.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
05-2028

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12-2021

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
12-2018

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Active Listening
  • Professional collaboration to reach common goals
  • Emotional support
  • Delegation
  • Physical mobility support
  • Observational skills
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Agency With Persons With Disabilities
07.2022 - Current

Adult Care Specialist

Conductive Education Center of Orlando (CECO)
01.2022 - Current

Group Leader

National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI
01.2020 - 01.2023

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Central Florida

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Valencia College
Michael Rey