Nichola Levy
Summary
Compassionate Residential Aide experienced in providing bedside and personal care, including ambulation and hygiene assistance. Enhanced quality of life for residents through effective communication, meticulous record-keeping, and collaborative case evaluations. Committed to maintaining safe living environments and delivering personalized care tailored to individual needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential aid
Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation
Hartford, CT
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Monitored and documented client progress to ensure continuity of care
- Secured timely medication notifications for clients to support health compliance
- Coordinated client transport for employment and medical appointments to promote independence
Mental Health Associate
Connecticut Valley Hospital
Middletown, CT
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Applied therapy and de-escalation techniques to manage patient behavior and enhance safety.
- Monitored and documented patient progression to track therapeutic outcomes.
- Assisted patients with daily ADL tasks to promote independence and well-being.
- Provided medication reminders to patients to ensure adherence to prescribed schedules.
Residential Monitor
CMHA
New Britain, CT
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Administer medication to clients promptly to maintain treatment schedules
- Document, monitor and report any changes in clients' behavior
- Communicate with clients' medical staff on clients' goals, plans
- Managed intake and discharge processes for clients
Mail Clerk
USPS
Hartford, CT
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Sorted mail by category for efficient processing.
- Fed mail into automatic mail machine feeder for efficient processing
- Arranged mail by location and zip codes for accurate delivery
- Fed mail into automatic machine feeder to streamline processing.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Klingberg Family Centers
New Britain, CT
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with developing lesson plans and study guide materials to enhance student understanding
- Work one-on-one students in classrooms
- Oversaw student behavior to create a conducive learning environment
- Maintained composure in high-stress situations
Direct Support Professional
CCARC
New Britain, CT
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Facilitated community integration for autistic individuals through tailored support.
- Enhanced participation of individuals in daily community programs through personalized assistance.
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities.
- Guided clients in developing social and communication skills using engaging, interactive activities.
- Supported autistic individuals in community settings.
Entry level order forms coordinator
Numotion
Rocky Hill, CT
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Communicated with vendors via email and phone to resolve order issues
- Processed client order forms promptly to ensure timely delivery
- Communicates with vendors through email or phone calls
- Typed documents efficiently at a speed of 55 words per minute.
- Participated in daily group meetings to discuss client feedback
Residential Counselor
Vinfen
Windsor Locks, CT
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Supported clients in completing daily ADL chores to promote independence
- Transported clients to jobs and appointments to facilitate access to essential services
- Documented and monitored changes in behaviors and shift notes to ensure continuity of care
- Transported clients to various job sites and appointments
Medical Assistant
Mount Sinai Detoxification Center
Hartford, CT
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Charted, organized, and filed client records in database to ensure accurate and accessible information
- Processed client admissions and discharges in a timely manner.
- Conducted thorough strip searches to maintain safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented client behavior to ensure safety and compliance.
Patient Care Technician
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Hartford, CT
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Documented patient behavior to support individualized care plans.
- Assisted nurses and coworkers in documenting patient inventories and medical records to ensure accurate and timely information.
- Supported children and families by offering emotional comfort during challenging situations.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Customer Service
- Administrative & Clerical Support
- Medical Records Management
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Typing & Data Entry
- Phone Etiquette
- Multi-line Phone Systems
- Medical Terminology
- Direct Support
- Assisting with ADLs
- Teamwork
- Childcare Experience
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- RBT Certification
- BLS Certification
Additional Information - Authorized To Work
US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Residential aid
Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation
08.2025 - 09.2025
Mental Health Associate
Connecticut Valley Hospital
04.2024 - 04.2025
Residential Monitor
CMHA
08.2022 - 03.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Klingberg Family Centers
06.2022 - 09.2022
Direct Support Professional
CCARC
04.2021 - 08.2021
Mail Clerk
USPS
11.2019 - 01.2023
Entry level order forms coordinator
Numotion
06.2019 - 01.2021
Residential Counselor
Vinfen
02.2019 - 10.2020
Patient Care Technician
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
01.2017 - 09.2018
Medical Assistant
Mount Sinai Detoxification Center
10.2016 - 12.2018
High school or equivalent -
Penn Foster Career School