Ryan DeCosta

(Volunteer Work)

• Developed and maintained relationships with partner organizations to facilitate access to youth-related resources.
• Speak about my life experiences to help children and families have resources

• Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
• Administered medication as directed by physician
• Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized resident environment.
• 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.
• Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
• Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
• Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
• Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
• Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
• Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
• Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
• Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
• Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

(Volunteer Work)

• The ability to project ones voice to send a impactful message that will help influence and educate others in a positive light.
• Not afraid to talk in front of others
• People person
• A personal life story (my story) to help those battling the same issues

(Volunteer Work)

• Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
• Speaks at Middle schools, high schools, and colleges all over CT having discussions about mental health and sharing my life experiences to guide young minds
• Developed and implemented social media strategies to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
• Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
• The ability to project ones voice to impact and audience

(Volunteer Work)

• Trained in horse handling
• Being able to work with individuals with disabilities on horse back
• Patience with individuals with disabilities
• Maintaining safety and applying support when it is needed to stabilize the rider on the horse

Summer Job

• People skills
• Being able to work with customers and get their needs met
• Organizational Skills
• Organized and filled books in alphabetical order to make it easier for people to find authors and titles

First job ever which I did for total of 4 years at 3 different locations in niantic and East Lyme, CT.

About a little less than a year gap inbetween of working due to taking care of my mental health.

• The ability to properly interact with people even when they are not in good moods with a smile (a skill you would need to have in order to work with clients as a social worker)
• Patients with people that are not always in the best of moods and able to keep composure while doing so
• Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
• Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
• Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
• Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
• Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
• Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.

• Requires people skills, patience, and communication skills (all required of a mental health professional)
• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
• Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
• Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
• Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.