Miles Lock III
Oakland,CA
Summary
Caring Residential Counselor with experience supporting independence through daily living skills coaching. Diligent when enhancing residents' mental health and social needs. Focused on meeting resident life plan goals by teaching positive habits, safety tips and time management. Dedicated to encouraging well-suited hobbies and leisure activities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
Bay Area Community Services
Oakland, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to clients in need of assistance with daily living skills.
- Created a safe environment that promotes self-expression, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance among residents.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss updates on client progress as well as strategies for improvement.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the residence.
- Coordinated weekly house meetings where residents can express concerns or share ideas.
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality policies regarding client information at all times.
- Made regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Mediated interpersonal problems between residents.
Residential Counselor
Barbara's House
Oakland, CA
12.2019 - 09.2023
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Facilitated group meetings, activities, and workshops for clients to help them develop social and interpersonal skills.
- Conducted intakes of new clients and developed individualized treatment plans based on their needs.
- Developed therapeutic relationships by providing emotional support and positive reinforcement to clients.
- Provided transportation for clients as needed to appointments or other activities outside the residence.
Adult Caregiver
Peace Homes
Oakland, CA
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided personal care and support to adults with physical disabilities in a residential setting.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging them in conversation and sharing stories.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when needed.
- Accompanied clients on recreational outings to parks, museums, theaters.
- Maintained detailed records of client's health information including medication administration logs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CASkills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Leadership
- Recordkeeping
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
- Written Communication
- Transporting Clients
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Bay Area Community Services
08.2023 - Current
Adult Caregiver
Peace Homes
03.2022 - 08.2023
Residential Counselor
Barbara's House
12.2019 - 09.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Berkeley City College
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