M. Renee Vermazen
1271 Washington Ave San Leandro,CA
Summary
Career Objective Secure employment that utilizes my experience, training and knowledge by assisting and serving others.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certifications Residential-Elderly Administrator
State, Services Community Care Licensing
01.2005
Certified Addiction Specialist
American Academy of Health Care Providers
01.1996
- Training
- Chemical Addiction, A Framework for Recovery, Assaultive Behavior, Behavior Management, Mental Health, Alzheimer's/Dementia Training, Orientation & Mobility, Basic Sign, Core Training, CPR, First Aid, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Ethics in Professional Counseling.
Oakmont Senior
Living
01.2015 - Current
- Assisted Living Community/ Memory Care
- Manage serve, and assist individuals with dining needs, responsible for Bistro setup, stocking, inventory, light food prep, assure compliance with all proper serving, observe, track residents at meals
- Perform duties as assigned by the Culinary Services Director
- Compliance with Food Safety Training Program.
Business Owner
Pixies & Peony
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Creative, unique, expressive home furnishings for indoors and outdoors, shabby chic vintage furniture, exotic indoor and outdoor plants growing in unusual one of kind vessels, gallery of local artist displayed monthly in our Fridge Gallery
- Management of store records, bookkeeping, responsible for staff management and artist participation, responsible for the overall management, products, venders, visual display of shop.
Counselor/Case Manager
SAACS/MedMark
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Opiate treatment center; assess and evaluate potential patients for treatment of methadone maintenance
- Assessment includes; psych social, health, family, AOD history, criminal behavior and or co-occurring disorders, provide therapeutic services by managing caseload of 50+ patients
- Provide individual counseling, develop treatment plans and goals, and monitor treatment of methadone (MMT)
- Refer to medical staff and or outside agencies, community services, maintain clinical documentation and reports, adhere to all Federal/State safety regulations under Title 9.
Program Director Program Director
Avalon at Sonoma, Sonoma
01.2006 - 01.2007
- For the Alzheimer’s Department in a new startup Assisted Living Community
- Responsible for overall health and safety of residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/Dementia
- Evaluate and assess potential residents for community living
- Enforce community policies; adhere to all State Health and Safety Codes under Title 22
- Provide staff training, supervision and scheduling; maintain high level of family intervention and community support services
- Maintain documentation, implementation of treatment plans; provide quality of life through dignity and respect.
LN Director
Aegis of Pleasant Hill
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Director of the Alzheimer’s Department in an Assisted Living Community
- Supervised 35+ staff, responsible for the overall health and safety of 55+ residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia
- Enforced community policies, adhere to all State Health and Safety Codes under Title 22
- Coordinate the functions of the Alzheimer’s Department, responsible for program planning, staff training and development
- Assess and evaluate perspective residents, participate with all management planning and development including the hiring and termination of staff.
Care Provider
Core Health Services
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Provide companionship and health care services to an individual diagnosed with dementia
- Provide psychosocial activities.
Program Coordinator
B.A.C.R
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Review, assess and evaluate AOD clients prior to custody or while incarcerated prior to sentencing
- Provide treatment referrals, recommendations and assessment reports to probation, parole or courts
- Area of specialty for individuals needing assessment includes special population; women, behavioral, medical and co-occurring individuals
- Supervised and facilitated the men and women’s treatment pod at Marin County Jail
- Required accurate documentation, adept in all aspects of court representation and interaction.
Intake/Legal Coordinator
Walden House Inc
01.1987 - 01.1992
- Supervise and overview the intake/legal department, assess and evaluate clients AOD history for incoming placement
- Duties required conducting interview and assessments in State, Federal and County institutions for individuals seeking treatment
- Develop and implement program plans as directed by the Program Manager, supervise and train staff, provide referrals, collaborate with community-based organizations, provide individual counseling.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Equivalency and Certification of Addiction Specialist - undefined
the - undefined
American Academy of Health
Care Providers in the Addictive - undefined
San Francisco State University
MA - undefined
1996
Skills
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Instructional Materials Development
- Clinical Staff Management
- Profitability Strategies
Accomplishments
- Manage the department budget, meet all goals, and provide initial on-going training for the Alzheimer's Department
- Counselor/Case Manager with experience in social service including assisting seniors, adults, adolescents, families and special needs population, (AOD treatment, developmentally disabled, co-occurring disorders)
- Ability to complete assessments, evaluations, adept in all aspects of incident reporting and court procedures
- Ensured positive mental and physical health involving individuals and communities
- Experienced in developing and directing counseling programs, oversee activities, implementing treatment plans, documentation and all aspects of incident reporting
- Areas of Experience
- Trained, monitored and supervised volunteer and staff performance to improve services
- Maintained open lines of communication to identify and resolve problems quickly
- Recognized and received certificate award for support and services to the San Quentin Special Program Unit in assisting with the development of the Aids Program in 1991 Experienced working in the senior care service industry, knowledge of dementia and related care Provide therapeutic services, individual and group counseling, case management, conduct assessments, evaluation, develop treatment plans and goals Ability to establish relationships with residents, family members and staff Knowledge of computers and software applications including Word and Excel
Certification
CAS - Certified Addition Specialist
First Aid - Certified
CPR - Certified
Food Safety Certified
Timeline
Oakmont Senior
Living
01.2015 - Current
Business Owner
Pixies & Peony
01.2012 - 01.2015
Counselor/Case Manager
SAACS/MedMark
01.2007 - 01.2010
Program Director Program Director
Avalon at Sonoma, Sonoma
01.2006 - 01.2007
Certifications Residential-Elderly Administrator
State, Services Community Care Licensing
01.2005
LN Director
Aegis of Pleasant Hill
01.2004 - 01.2006
Care Provider
Core Health Services
01.2002 - 01.2004
Certified Addiction Specialist
American Academy of Health Care Providers
01.1996
Program Coordinator
B.A.C.R
01.1995 - 01.2000
Intake/Legal Coordinator
Walden House Inc
01.1987 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Arts -
Equivalency and Certification of Addiction Specialist - undefined
the - undefined
American Academy of Health
Care Providers in the Addictive - undefined
San Francisco State University
MA - undefined
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