Michael Saunders
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Caring Patient Care Aide with attention to detail and great compassion, and carried out assigned care work with energy and enthusiasm for helping patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
New Opportunities
Waterbury, CT
11.2022 - Current
- Submitted reports for incidents and implemented corrective actions.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Conducted department walkthrough to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
Overnight Staff Member
Prestige
Southbury, CT
01.2019 - Current
- watched residents ,hourly check in , med reminder
PCA
Allied Community Resources
South Windsor, CT
2015 - Current
- Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients.
- Planned and prepared meals meeting patients' nutritional requirements.
- Transported patients between facility rooms and helped move individuals between mobile equipment and beds.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Case Aide
CT Renaissance
Waterbury, CT
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
- Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with patients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
Direct Teacher
Help Inc
Waterbury, Connecticut
07.2010 - 02.2015
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with residents
- Established and stand by rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among residents
- Worked one-on-one with at-risk residents on core subjects.
- Supervised and inspected residents rooms and premises for illegal items.
Education
Electrician Certification Programs - Electrician
Porter & Chester Institute
Watertown, CT11.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Drug Abuse Counseling
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Meal preparation
- Patient relations
- General housekeeping ability
- Strategic planning and organization
- Restraint techniques
- Program evaluation
- Organization
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Work ethic
Timeline
Case Manager
New Opportunities
11.2022 - Current
Case Aide
CT Renaissance
05.2022 - 11.2022
Overnight Staff Member
Prestige
01.2019 - Current
Direct Teacher
Help Inc
07.2010 - 02.2015
PCA
Allied Community Resources
2015 - Current
Electrician Certification Programs - Electrician
Porter & Chester Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Drug Abuse Counseling
Naugatuck Valley Community College