Patricia Rashad
Summary
Passionate , organized , dependable person dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver Home care
Self-employed
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Parkinson's and dementia
- Assisted with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- delivered emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere by using effective communication and active listening skills.
Caregiver Home care
Self-employed
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Schizophrenia Care giver
- provided direct patient care
- Identified patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis;
- utilized non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situation
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Deliver emotional support and companionship.
Case Manager
University of Alabama at Birmingham
02.1997 - 05.2003
- Working with adults creating treatment plans, drug testing
- Accompanying clients to recovery meetings, equipping them with career readiness skills Court liaison Assisting clients to obtain their GED and other degrees Mentoring each client as needed throughout the program responsible for keeping records and completing program reports daily
- Initiate and maintain relationships with clients entering services for substance abuse and mental health issues Developed and facilitated workshops relating to Recovery and Relapse, Understanding the twelve steps, and general life skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Fostered open lines of communication with clients'' families and support networks, involving them in the case management process as appropriate.
Resident Manager
Aids Alabama
07.1996 - 02.1997
- Responsible for developing a home environment for up to twelve residents with HIV/Aids and substance abuse history
- Provided life skills workshops on safe sex, twelve steps, household chores, cooking classes, sewing, painting, relaxation/meditation, communication skills Responsible for transporting to and from 12 step meetings, mentorship.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of the residential complex.
- Fostered community relationships to improve resident satisfaction through AA and NA fellowships .
Street Outreach Worker
SODACAP Program
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Responsibilities included case management, psychosocial assessments, facilitating life skills workshops Including; anger management, AIDS prevention, relaxation and meditation, parenting, court liaison, housing referrals
- Built partnerships with external organizations that enhanced program offerings and expanded outreach efforts.
- Increased overall client stability by developing personalized case management plans addressing individual needs and goals.
- Connected clients to mental health and substance abuse treatment services, facilitating their path towards recovery.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
- Facilitated group sessions for clients focused on life skills development, promoting self-sufficiency among participants over time.
Children's Home Society
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Responsible for seeking out women who have delivered babies with substance abuse exposure, offering drug treatment, NA meeting, random drug testing, case management, court liaison, affordable housing, parenting, continuing education, reunite with children, mentorship, Case management, assessments, planning and facilitating life skills workshops, including relapse prevention, safe sex practices, anger Management management, relaxation and meditation, parenting, Provided transportation to and from twelve step meetings
- Respite care for adult autistic children.
Education
No Degree - Recovery Coaching
Recovery Coaching of Fla
Largo, FL06.2024
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Strong Ethics
- Compassionate Care
- Relationship Building
- Behavioral Health Knowledge
- Relapse Prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Competence
- Recovery planning
Additional Information
I am a person with long term recovery and have been involved in 12 step service for over 30 years. I have traveled to foreign countries and many states. I have had the honor to speak at several conventions and was keynote speaker at a World Convention.
Professionalmission
To be able to work with others with both a compassionate and empathetic heart helping those needing assistance to further strengthen and rebuild their lives. My passion is to be able to assist those who want and need guidance on their recovery goals and coping with physical addictions or mental health barriers by using my own personal experience with both medical health and recovery. I have recently completed my Life Coach certification.
Certification
- Certified Recovery Coach
Timeline
Caregiver Home care
Self-employed
01.2008 - 01.2016
Caregiver Home care
Self-employed
01.2004 - 01.2008
Case Manager
University of Alabama at Birmingham
02.1997 - 05.2003
Resident Manager
Aids Alabama
07.1996 - 02.1997
Street Outreach Worker
SODACAP Program
01.1993 - 01.1996
Children's Home Society
01.1990 - 01.1992
No Degree - Recovery Coaching
Recovery Coaching of Fla
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