Dynamic Habilitation Manager at Bayada Home Health Care with expertise in case management and client assessment. Proven track record in developing tailored care plans and advocating for clients, enhancing their wellness outcomes. Skilled in crisis intervention and employee training, fostering a collaborative environment for improved service delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Habilitation Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
03.2024 - Current
Assess clients’ physical and mental wellness, needs, preferences and abilities and using these to develop tailored care plans
Collaborate with clients, family and other support networks and health care professionals to put care plans in place
Listen to clients’ concerns and providing counseling or intervention as required
Record clients’ progress including charting referrals, home visits and other notable interaction in a timely fashion
Conduct quarterly visits to evaluate clients’ progress and make adjustments as needed to improve outcomes
Serve as an internal case manager, advocate for clients and act as a liaison for the office and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Participate in Person-Centered Planning processes by collaborating with the client, family, and other members of the multi-disciplinary teams
Perform admission intake when a client meets certain criteria
Provide oversight to field staff and conduct quarterly supervision of field staff
Participate in the hiring, interview process, and in new hire orientation of field staff
Provide training in First Aid and CPR to new hire
Provide feedback to employees including recognition, counseling, and termination of employment
Complete field staff performance evaluations on a yearly basis
Provide guidance to office colleagues
Assist in completing Payroll
Coordinate and participate in community /marketing activities to represent BAYADA
Maintain positive relationships with area referral or funding sources
Perform other relatable duties
Health Services Navigator
Health Federation of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
03.2019 - 02.2024
Serves as a point of contact, advocate and informational resource for patients, care team and family/caregivers
Collaborates and communicates daily with care team members to facilitate continuity of care
Coordinates care plans for 30 patients per day to eliminate barriers to health care
Orients patients to the health center so patients use appropriate medical resources
Monitors delivery of care through documentation and tracking of interventions in patient’s chart (specialty visit follow-up, labs, diagnostic studies)
Requests patients records for medical records review to support care team
Documents all outreach activities in a timely manner in the electronic health record system
Assists physicians with scheduling patients and troubleshoot scheduling issues
Completes and submits reports and data on a monthly basis to track volume and productivity
Identifies opportunities for improving workflows and resources
Mentors and coaches new team members (navigators) as the team expands
Adheres to center' values, standards, policies and procedures
Performs additional duties as requested
Outreach and Enrollment Benefits Counselor/Interpreter
Health Federation of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
10.2017 - 02.2019
Guided underserved community patients and residents through health insurance applications.
Managed diverse health insurance types like Affordable Health Care Plans.
Conducted community outreach events to raise awareness.
Facilitated multilingual communication between providers, social workers and benefits counselors.
Coordinated communication between providers, nurses and patients.
Translated various documents and health records into French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish.
Kept message content consistent.
Case Manager
HORIZON HOUSE
Philadelphia, PA
03.2017 - 09.2017
Supported and engaged with participants with their recovery goals
Responded to requests and gain support for unit goals and plans
Performed work assignments with minimum need for supervision and guidance
Submitted accurate documentation and related information in a timely basis
Provided outreach services to locate and engage service participants
Participated in the resolutions of crisis situations
Acting House Manager
HORIZON HOUSE
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016 - 02.2017
Assisted the Director with the daily operations of the site, including providing supervision to all direct care staff
Provided support to direct care staff and residents; ensured the delivery of appropriate service is consistent with program and residents’ goals; ensured that required documentation of activities and residents’ progress is completed
Reinforced the implementation of Individualized Support Plans; Participated in monthly ISP meetings; incorporated modifications and updates as directed
Ensured that the residents receive adequate level of care and have access to the service/ support they need to live, work, develop and socialize within their local community
Assisted with training new direct care staff and ensured compliance with yearly trainings
Implemented the overall mission, values, and beliefs of Horizon House in all aspects
Residential Advisor
HORIZON HOUSE
Philadelphia, PA
11.2012 - 12.2015
Administered medication to participants with disabilities
Assisted with personal grooming and hygiene
Housekeeping tasks and assisting with daily living
Performed other duties as assigned
Quality Support Assistant
RESCARE
Marlton, NJ
07.2010 - 10.2012
Responsible to assist participants with personal care & home management tasks, medical monitoring and health related tasks
Basic housekeeping, shopping and other related housekeeping tasks
Performed other duties as assigned
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Widener University
West Chester, PA
08.2022
BA - Business Administration, Healthcare Management
Strayer University
Philadelphia, PA
08.2015
Skills
File and Record Management
Epic Systems
Problem-Solving Skills
Decision Making
Employee Training Program
Clinical Terminology Proficiency
Microsoft Office Excel
Microsoft Office Word
Microsoft Office PowerPoint
Microsoft Office Outlook
Adobe
Interpersonal skills
Customer service
Case management
Crisis intervention
Advocacy skills
Community outreach
Conflict resolution
Payroll administration
Regulatory compliance
Organizational skills
Client assessment
Staff supervision
Care plan development
Languages
English
Haitian Creole
French
Spanish
Timeline
Habilitation Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
03.2024 - Current
Health Services Navigator
Health Federation of Philadelphia
03.2019 - 02.2024
Outreach and Enrollment Benefits Counselor/Interpreter
Health Federation of Philadelphia
10.2017 - 02.2019
Case Manager
HORIZON HOUSE
03.2017 - 09.2017
Acting House Manager
HORIZON HOUSE
01.2016 - 02.2017
Residential Advisor
HORIZON HOUSE
11.2012 - 12.2015
Quality Support Assistant
RESCARE
07.2010 - 10.2012
MBA - Healthcare Management
Widener University
BA - Business Administration, Healthcare Management