Misty Rath
Billings,MT
Summary
Accomplished Residential Specialist with a proven track record at Aware Inc., enhancing client wellness and safety through expert medication administration and crisis intervention. Leveraged interpersonal communication and behavioral analysis skills to improve client outcomes, achieving a significant increase in compliance and positive patient experiences. Certified in CPR/AED, adept at navigating challenging behaviors to ensure a secure, supportive environment. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Specialist
Aware Inc.
Billings, MT
11.2021 - Current
- performs various duties, including outing planning, and transportation, and monitors staff compliance in policies and procedures, training expectations, and protocols. assisting in the investigation of accidents. injury or other accidents requiring employee interviews and the preparation of statements. training on the treatment and principles of behavioral interventions and generally assisting the immediate supervisor.
Direct Support Professional
Sevita
Billings, MT
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Job Coach
Witco Inc.
Boise, ID
03.2017 - 02.2021
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Monitored and tracked client progress through consistent follow-up sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success in achieving employment goals.
- Offered ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and selfconfidence.
- Established a supportive environment for clients, conducting regular check-ins to address any concerns or obstacles during the job search process.
- Increased clients'' interview skills through comprehensive mock interviews and constructive feedback sessions.
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients throughout job search and onboarding process.
- Conducted mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
05.2027
Skills
- Property Inspections
- Safety policies and procedures
- Written and verbal communication
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Medication Administration
- Complaint Handling
- Safety oversight
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Emotional Regulation
- Life Skills Training
- Mental Health Assessment
- Behavioral analysis
- Anger Management
- Residential Safety
- Patient Education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Clinical interventions
- CPR/AED
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Intervention
- Positive patient experiences
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Treatment Planning
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Learning disability awareness
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Social skills teacher
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
Timeline
Residential Specialist - Aware Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional - Sevita
04.2020 - 10.2021
Job Coach - Witco Inc.
03.2017 - 02.2021
University of Pheonix - Bachelor of Science, Social Work