Michelle Brown
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced Day Habilitation Specialist with focus on providing high-quality care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Strengths include strong ability to develop individualized habilitation plans, hands-on experience in implementing therapeutic activities, and adeptness at communicating effectively with families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Significant impact made through implementation of bespoke habilitation programs resulting in improved quality of life for clients.
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Day Habilitation Specialist
The New York Foundling Hospital
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Promoted client independence by maintaining a safe and structured environment that encouraged skill development
- Documented habilitation services in system and with paper notes
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture through active participation at staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and team-building events
- Served as a liaison between clients' families, healthcare providers, therapists, educators, employers when required for coordinated care efforts
- Ensured compliance with various regulations, including HIPAA and other privacy laws by consistently maintaining client confidentiality in verbal or written communications
Direct Support Professional
The New York Foundling
New York, NY
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters
- Facilitated community integration for clients, enriching their social networks and life experiences
- Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management
Personal Care Aide
Maria Luciano
Brooklyn, NY
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for increased comfort and quality of life
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, reducing health risks and promoting overall wellbeing
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
Personal Care Aide
Gerard Papa
08.2011 - 11.2015
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for increased comfort and quality of life
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff
Education
High School Diploma -
Phillips Global Institute
05.2017
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Health and safety
- Positive reinforcement
- Transportation assistance
- Disability awareness
- Activity planning
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Bedside care
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid USA certification – National Council for Behavioral Health.
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- Spanish, Full Professional
Timeline
Day Habilitation Specialist
The New York Foundling Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
The New York Foundling
01.2019 - 08.2023
Personal Care Aide
Maria Luciano
08.2016 - 10.2018
Personal Care Aide
Gerard Papa
08.2011 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Phillips Global Institute