Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Living Support Manager
Another Chance Rehabilitation Services Inc
01.2016 - Current
Maintained professional relationship with guardians and family members to enhance supportive community culture.
Offered 24-hour on-call support to community living supervisor.
Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Achieve Nursing Services
03.2013 - 01.2016
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, complex and catastrophically Injuries.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Rescare of Georgia
Home Manager
03.2008 - 01.2014
Oversees delivery of consumer support services for assigned locations
Supervises personnel to achieve service, clinical and financial objectives within general resources and reimbursement models.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through quality assurance activities.
Help clients with ADL's (bathing, dressing, toileting, wheelchair transfers, etc.
Conduct ISP meeting monthly with case managers updating on teens progress in the facility.
Instruct staff on use of ISP's, medical logs and all state, county and federal guidelines.
Provide rehabilitation training, counseling and development for people to be re-entered into society.
Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
Schedule Dr. appointments and transport to/from community.
Provide guidance to both programs during preparation for an upcoming JCAHO survey resulting in minimal identify deficiencies.