Overview
Work History
Education
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Rafaela Perez

Bay Shore,NY

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Clerical Receptionist

Syosset Physical Therapy And Athletic Training
Syosset, NY
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data related to departmental operations.
  • Greeted visitors, answered inquiries and directed them to appropriate personnel.
  • Provided administrative support to management team by preparing agendas, presentations materials, minutes of meetings.
  • Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
  • Maintained supply inventory for office area, ordering items as needed and stocking shelves.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
  • Answered phones promptly and directed calls appropriately.
  • Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
  • Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.

Crisis Counselor

NewHorizon CounselingServices
Oakdale, NY
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Perform initial evaluations of client needs and develop customized treatment plans
  • Educate staff and clients on stress and trauma coping mechanisms
  • Provide individuals with the resources they need to reach personal goals
  • Monitor client progress and modify their treatment plans as needed
  • Coordinate with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers, and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services
  • Complete continuing education courses to maintain National Certified Counselor certification and stay up-to-date on the latest practices.

Direct Support Personnel

DDI
Dix Hills, NY
11.2019 - 04.2021
  • Provided direct care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities, and other special needs
  • Complete all required training, and participate in Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification training as required
  • Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid and CPR and participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly staff meetings, and staffings as required
  • Help individuals build and maintain relationships with family and friends and follow daily activity/classroom schedule, implementing all formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA/ISP, and behavior plans of individuals you are assigned to
  • Obtain and maintain certification for, and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP), if applicable
  • Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living, including, but not limited to: ADL’s, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, leading a healthy lifestyle, shopping, budgeting, maintaining appropriate behavior, community integration, and basic hygiene, grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks
  • Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if applicable
  • Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.

Direct Support Personnel

F.R.E.E
Hauppauge, NY
11.2013 - 11.2019
  • Provided direct care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities, and other special needs
  • Complete all required training, and participate in Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification training as required
  • Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid and CPR and participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly staff meetings, and staffings as required
  • Help individuals build and maintain relationships with family and friends and follow daily activity/classroom schedule, implementing all formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA/ISP, and behavior plans of individuals you are assigned to
  • Obtain and maintain certification for, and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP), if applicable
  • Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living, including, but not limited to: ADL’s, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, leading a healthy lifestyle, shopping, budgeting, maintaining appropriate behavior, community integration, and basic hygiene, grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks
  • Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if applicable
  • Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.

Tutor

ExcelTutoringService
Hewlett, NY
03.2012 - 07.2013
  • Assisted students in developing an understanding of different subjects
  • Assessed, assisted, and encouraged students in the learning process
  • Reviewed materials used in classes, explanation of various topics
  • Answered questions by students regarding topics taught and discussed.

Sales Associate

Bath and Body Works
Bayshore, NY
10.2011 - 03.2013
  • Sell related articles in an environment where the customer and service to the customer is first and foremost
  • Obtained outstanding training in customer service with an emphasis on professionalism
  • Received many letters and words of thanks from satisfied and appreciative customers.

Companion

Queens, NY
01.2009 - 05.2010
  • Provided companionship to an elderly woman
  • Accompanied her to doctor’s appointments, trips to parks and Senior homes
  • Assisted with light housekeeping
  • Helped prepare meals
  • Assisted in activities of daily living.

Education

Esthetician -

Long Island Nail And Skin Care Institute
Levittown, NY
03-2023

A.A - Criminal Justice

PendingDegree
05.2012

H.S Diploma -

Bay ShoreHighSchool
05.2011

Timeline

Clerical Receptionist

Syosset Physical Therapy And Athletic Training
09.2023 - 05.2024

Crisis Counselor

NewHorizon CounselingServices
08.2021 - 11.2021

Direct Support Personnel

DDI
11.2019 - 04.2021

Direct Support Personnel

F.R.E.E
11.2013 - 11.2019

Tutor

ExcelTutoringService
03.2012 - 07.2013

Sales Associate

Bath and Body Works
10.2011 - 03.2013

Companion

01.2009 - 05.2010

Esthetician -

Long Island Nail And Skin Care Institute

A.A - Criminal Justice

PendingDegree

H.S Diploma -

Bay ShoreHighSchool
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