RENAE ADKINSON
Sultan,WA
Summary
Led teams in delivering exceptional client services while fostering effective training and development opportunities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Service Alternatives
Everett, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and overall well-being.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans, ensuring alignment with individual needs and goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare professionals to coordinate effective services.
- Trained new staff on best practices in client care and support techniques, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Monitored client progress and documented changes in behavior or health, ensuring accurate reporting for care assessments.
- Advocated for clients' rights and preferences within the service system, promoting autonomy and empowerment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Residential Manager-adult
Service Alternatives
Everett, WA
09.2014 - 09.2023
- Responsible for creating schedules with the required supervision.
- Devised and implemented Client care plans, programs, policies and procedures.
- Weekly reviewed employee hours, ensuring hour are correct.
- Submission of employee mileage monthly.
- Worked directly with client when needed to maintain staffing levels.
- Develop and maintain program budget.
- Provide any needed training including in the moment redirection.
- Responsible for teaching and training of employee.
- Responsible for the program to meet the standard if all quality assurance policy.
- Responsible for attending any client assessment and planning meetings and implementing IISP.
- Meet with residential coordinator routinely to assess the program effectiveness.
Residential Coordinator
Service Alternatives
Everett, WA
10.2009 - 09.2014
- Recruited, hired and trained employees, providing day-to-day direction and guidance.
- Managed maintenance of facilities’ physical condition, inspecting grounds regularly to identify and coordinate needed repairs and upkeep.
- Delivered referrals and information to residents and families about available services, programs and resources.
- Maintained important organizational paperwork and resident data.
- Responsible for the day to day oversight of direct care to client.
- Developed and implemented service programming and operational guidelines to meet residents’ needs and preferences.
- Provide leadership presence and direction in client homes.
Direct Support Professional
Service Alternatives
Everett, WA
10.2004 - 10.2009
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Skills
Utilized critical thinking to assess situations and facilitate informed decision-making for enhanced project outcomes
Leveraged analytical skills to enhance judgment and decision-making processes
Utilized social perceptiveness to identify and address interpersonal challenges, fostering a positive workplace environment
Streamlined workflow through implementation of effective time management strategies
Oversaw project management processes to guarantee team alignment with organizational objectives
Developed and implemented strategic planning frameworks to enhance operational efficiency
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- First aid certification
- Peer coaching certification
- Residential care training certification
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Service Alternatives
09.2023 - Current
Residential Manager-adult
Service Alternatives
09.2014 - 09.2023
Residential Coordinator
Service Alternatives
10.2009 - 09.2014
Direct Support Professional
Service Alternatives
10.2004 - 10.2009