Pam Allard

Create and run groups daily for individuals with severe mental illness and those with who have developmental disabilities and severe mental illnesses. These groups rotate quarterly and have included but are not limited to ADL's, social skills, nutrition, cooking, exercise, writing, household chores, volunteering, community living skills and art.

Work alongside staff members who have one weekly group that they run, attend morning meetings with management and provide direction to our NAMI employee. Available for one-on-one counseling with our participants as needed. Complete paperwork for these groups, staff member updates and participant information daily. Provide information to incoming second shift staff. Fill in for medication monitoring coverage when our staff R.N. is out. View the prior records of new residents who are coming from the state hospital to the home. Supervise the daily activities of participants, providing ongoing support, guidance and role modeling.

Supervised team of residential counselors within 24-hour residential facility for adults with mental health disorders. Provided supervision for individuals with high-risk mental behavior diagnoses. Assisted program manager in areas related to general operation of program. Ensured that complete and appropriate records are maintained. Ran daily group when clinician not available. Oversaw implementation of behavior plans. Made sure that there was adequate program coverage at all times. Designated emergency on-call supervisor in absence of program manager. Provided guidance to both staff and residents as needed. Supervised team of residential counselors within 24-hour residential facility for adults with mental health disorders.

Provided support to residents with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Followed schedules and assisted clients in activities of daily living, outings, exercise, medications, etc. Assisted in cooking meals, cleaning, laundry and good hygiene practices. Gave scheduled medications and PRN's. Attended Dialectical Behavior Therapy groups with consumers. Provided daily documentation observing behaviors and changes. Worked alongside with team to provide top care.

Lead independent living skills instructor for client with a brain injury who has communication deficits and needed assistance in all areas of living. Provided support and comfort through clients daily seizures. Set schedules, assisted in relearning skills, and worked along with physical, occupational and speech therapists. Incorporated new exercises into daily routine.

Provided all training of new staff members and provide direction to existing staff, Consulted with medical professionals, performed daily assessment of needs. Ensured that client gets out into the community on a regular basis. Thorough documentation of daily interactions, concerns etc., monthly reports written for social services and neuropsychologist, creation of care manual and spreadsheets for client. Tracked employee hours and reported to the agency.