RoAnn Schneider

I was employed part-time working with Seniors with varying Levels of Alzheimer's Disease and Adults with Differing Abilities performing the following duties: Personal Care; Art/Music Therapy; Yoga/Tai Chi Chair Exercises; Food/Meal Preparation; Entertainment/Games; Social Outings; Social/Communication Skills; Transportation; and Companionship/Friendship...

I enjoyed my position immensely and am looking forward to returning as a Volunteer...

• Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
• Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
• Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
• Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
• Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
• Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
• De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
• Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
• Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
• Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
• Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
• Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
• Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
• Signposted resources for improved client and family access to mental health services.
• Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
• Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
• Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
• Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
• Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
• Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
• Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
• Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
• Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
• Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
• Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
• Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.