Paul Abel
Anaconda,MT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Vast experience in working with individuals with development disabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Coordinator
AWARE
05.2020 - Current
- Maintained important organizational paperwork and resident data.
- Collected feedback from residents and family members to identify opportunities for program and operational improvements.
- Worked with a case management team to write PSP's and wrote programs that were conductive for individuals in our care.
- Recruited, hired and trained employees, providing day-to-day direction and guidance.
- Delivered referrals and information to residents and families about available services, programs and resources.
- Work with health care providers to establish proper plans of care for our elderly individuals.
- Worked directly with case management and financial coordinators to develop PSP for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Managed maintenance of facilities' physical condition, inspecting grounds regularly to identify and coordinate needed repairs and upkeep.
- Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
Personal Care Assistant
Home Advantage
04.2012 - 03.2020
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted individuals with active daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Was an onsite job coach worked on vocational skills and along side a management team to make for a conducive environment for our individuals.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Worked with health care professional providing physical therapy to individual to increase strength and mobility.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support individual's needs.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Store Manager
Suffield Cordial Shoppe
01.2007 - 02.2015
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA05.2015
Skills
Medication Management
Keeping and Maintaining records
Teaching independent skills through Applied Behavior Analysis
Reviewing and investigating critical incidents
Physical Therapy
Acquire Brain Injury
Intakes and Assessments
CPR First AID
Wound Care
Excel
Timeline
Residential Coordinator
AWARE
05.2020 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Home Advantage
04.2012 - 03.2020
Store Manager
Suffield Cordial Shoppe
01.2007 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Westfield State University
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