NELIA SIMEON

Direct Resident Support:

• Assisting residents with personal care, hygiene, dressing, eating, and mobility, as needed. Monitor the physical and emotional well-being of residents. Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.

Supervision and Staff Support:

• Support the Group Home Manager with supervising direct care staff. Providing training, guidance, and assisting with performance evaluations. Help schedule staff shifts, and ensure proper coverage. Step in for the manager during absences or emergencies.

Care Planning:

• Assisting with the development and implementation of individual care plans, ensuring residents' needs and preferences are met.

Administrative tasks:

• Maintaining records, scheduling appointments, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Communication and collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between staff, residents, families, and outside agencies. Communicate residents' concerns or issues to the manager. Collaborate with healthcare providers, therapists, and caseworkers.

Transportation:

• Providing transportation for residents to appointments, recreational activities, and other outings.

Community Outreach:

• Participating in community outreach initiatives and engaging with local resources and support networks.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Being available for on-call duties and emergency coverage, as needed.

Direct Care:

• Providing hands-on care, including assisting with personal hygiene and personal care.

Documentation:

• Accurately documenting daily activities, progress notes, and observations regarding residents.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensuring a safe and supportive environment for residents and staff, adhering to all relevant regulations and policies.

• Conducted Individualized Assessment: Conducted thorough assessments of each youth's needs, strengths, and challenges to inform personalized care plans.
• Implemented Therapeutic Programming: Developed and implemented therapeutic and structured programs that addressed the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of youth aged 8 to 20.
• Contributed to Collaborative Teamwork: Actively participated as an essential member of an interdisciplinary team, attended regular team meetings, contributed insights, and collaborated on effective strategies.
• Modeled Professionalism: Exemplified a high standard of professionalism, acted as a role model for residents and colleagues, and consistently adhered to ethical standards.
• Supported Integrated Treatment Model (ITM): Supported and integrated the principles of the Integrated Treatment Model, demonstrated a commitment to its philosophy, and applied its functions to enhance the well-being of the youth population.
• Engaged in Training and Development: Engaged in continuous learning by attending annual trainings, stayed informed about best practices in youth care, and applied newly acquired knowledge to improve care methodologies.
• Maintained a Nonjudgmental Approach: Maintained a nonjudgmental approach in interactions with youth, focused on skill-building, and applied basic principles of behavior, such as reinforcement, extinction, blocking, and shaping.
• Built Positive Relationships: Built and nurtured positive relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and safe environment that encouraged pro-social behavior.
• Participated in Supervision and Reflection: Actively participated in supervision sessions, reflected on personal and professional growth, and sought guidance to enhance performance and effectiveness in the role.
• Collaborated with Families: Worked collaboratively with the families of youth, provided support, guidance, and involved them in the care process to promote positive outcomes for the youth in the program.
• Intervened in Crisis Situations: Demonstrated the ability to respond effectively to crisis situations, employed de-escalation techniques, and applied crisis intervention strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of youth.
• Maintained Documentation and Reporting: Maintained accurate and timely documentation of interactions, progress, and any incidents, adhering to organizational protocols and providing comprehensive reports for effective communication within the team.
• Advocated and Coordinated Resources: Advocated for the needs of youth within the larger community, collaborated with external resources, and coordinated support services to address the holistic needs of each individual.

• Assisted Lead Teacher in Lesson Implementation: Collaborated with the lead teacher to enhance the student learning process, assisting in the creation and implementation of lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles.
• Facilitated Small Group Learning: Worked with small groups of students, conducting both structured and unstructured learning activities to enhance their capabilities and improve academic life skills.
• Provided Individualized Support: Offered one-on-one support to students, reinforcing and clarifying instructions and concepts to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the material.
• Supported Language Development: Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to promote language development, encouraging effective communication skills and fostering positive relationships within the learning environment.
• Enhanced Social and Emotional Growth: Played a key role in building positive and nurturing environments, developing and implementing activities that supported social and emotional growth among students.
• Promoted Engagement: Created and facilitated activities to promote student engagement, using innovative approaches to foster the growth of everyday and life skills in an interactive and participatory manner.
• Assisted with Classroom Management: Collaborated with the lead teacher to maintain a well-organized and positive classroom environment, assisting in implementing effective strategies for behavior management and creating a conducive atmosphere for learning.
• Provided Feedback to Lead Teacher: Offered valuable insights and feedback to the lead teacher regarding student progress, learning styles, and any challenges observed, contributing to the overall improvement of teaching methodologies.
• Assisted in Assessments and Evaluations: Supported the lead teacher in conducting assessments and evaluations of student performance, providing assistance in grading and recording student achievements.
• Fostered a Supportive Learning Community: Actively participated in creating a supportive learning community within the classroom, collaborating with colleagues, parents, and students to ensure a positive and inclusive educational experience.

• Sorted and Routed Packages: Took responsibility for sorting and routing packages with efficiency, ensuring the successful transfer and delivery of goods to their intended destinations.
• Identified Errors and Defects: Scrutinized package information for errors, defects, and discrepancies, taking corrective actions as required to maintain the accuracy of the shipping process.
• Operated Hand Tools and Equipment: Demonstrated proficiency in operating hand tools and mechanical equipment to assist in the movement of packages, contributing to a smooth and organized workflow.
• Expedited Processing: Employed systematic procedures to expedite the processing of packages, supporting the company in attaining delivery and customer satisfaction goals within established timeframes.
• Collaborated for Efficiency: Collaborated with other personnel in the warehouse to ensure the overall efficiency of package handling operations, fostering a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Adhered to Safety Protocols: Observed strict adherence to all company policies related to safety, following established safety protocols to minimize the risk of accidents and promote a secure working environment.
• Maintained Clean and Organized Workspace: Contributed to the cleanliness and organization of the workspace, ensuring that packages were stored and handled in a neat and orderly manner.
• Provided Quality Assurance: Played a role in maintaining the quality of packages during handling, implementing measures to prevent damage and deterioration of goods in transit.
• Assisted in Inventory Management: Supported inventory management processes by accurately tracking and recording the movement of packages, assisting in maintaining an up-to-date record of stock levels.
• Handled Customer Inquiries: Responded to customer inquiries and concerns regarding packages, providing accurate and timely information to ensure customer satisfaction and address any issues that arise during the shipping process.