Sara Mulloy
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Northbrook,IL
Summary
Versatile case and home manager with focus on individual resident needs pertaining to medical, emotional, and social changes due to cognitive decline. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on care, catering individual needs while being mindful of house and area needs. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional/Relief Supervisor
Misericordia Home, Heart of Mercy
Chicago, IL
02.2012 - Current
- Case manager and advocate for residents with developmental disabilities and Alzheimer's disease
- Create training focused on essential care for end of life
- Develop end of life care plan to be used across campus
- Support and educate families and direct support workers through stages of Alzheimer's Disease
- Provide leadership and direction to direct report and peers
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician order, therapy recommendations and individual or family preference
- Managed support services and fostered communication among nurses, therapists, nurse practitioners, resident families and social workers
- Collaborated with medical team, residents and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Head Instructor, Inclusion Aid, Program Assistant
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
Carol Stream, IL
05.2006 - 02.2012
- Lead various social, sport, and music programs geared towards children, teens and adults with physical and developmental disabilities
- Assist with participant hygiene needs
- Create weekly lesson plans and programs for teen focused day camp
- Daily communication with parents about participant interaction and needs
- Monitor, assist, and evaluate program assistants
- 1:1 assistance to facilitate integration for individual with disabilities to participate in programming with neurotypical children
Personal Support Worker
Various Families Within The Western Suburbs
01.2007 - 02.2012
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting in their home
- Accommodate respite needs for families with children with developmental disabilities
- Developed and maintain social and play skills
- Assist with working towards personal development goals
Research Assistant
Asians With Disabilities Outreach Think Tank
Chicago, IL
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Create portion of packet to be given to the Department of Human Services Illinois to better assist Asian Americans with Disabilities.
- Explain disability and disability services to Asian American communities
- Increase access to vocational rehabilitation program to Asian Americans with disabilities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL 08.2009 - 12.2011
General Education Courses -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL 08.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
Planning and Coordination
undefinedCertification
Certified Dementia Professional
Timeline
Certified Dementia Professional
07-2020
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional/Relief Supervisor
Misericordia Home, Heart of Mercy
02.2012 - Current
Research Assistant
Asians With Disabilities Outreach Think Tank
01.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
08.2009 - 12.2011
General Education Courses -
College of DuPage
08.2007 - 05.2009
Personal Support Worker
Various Families Within The Western Suburbs
01.2007 - 02.2012
Head Instructor, Inclusion Aid, Program Assistant
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
05.2006 - 02.2012
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