Saretta Gates
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished human advocate professional with a proven ability to manage and develop treatment plans with organized and comprehensive results at achieving a high degree of excellence and progress for all cases handled. Well organized individual who is able to build relationships with high standards of service to aid in the continued improvement of the population being served.
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Provider
Incarnation Home Health
Houston, TX
09.2015 - Current
- Aid/ CPR Certified
- Accurate Documentation
- Efficient in Time Management, Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques
- Provided companionship through conversation and recreational activities
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions
- Promoted a safe environment by providing supervision and monitoring of patients' physical condition and behavior.
Case Manager
Therapeutic Family Life
Houston, Texas
04.1999 - Current
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
- Intake: Complete placement checklist and participate checklist and participate in pre-placement procedure
- Place children in CPS custody into Foster homes. Diagnostic: Interview youths in placement monthly, create Diagnostic Service Plans on every youth in care. Conduct meetings with other referring agencies, meet with therapist, foster parents, psychologist, psychiatrist, and all other interested parties.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
- Case planning: managed and supervised 5-8 homes ranging from 20-35 youths on a case load, and documenting the progress of each youth.
- Collaborated with other service providers to ensure continuity of care for clients.
Program Coordinator
Therapeutic Family Life
Houston, TX
12.2012 - 11.2017
- Supervise Direct Care Staff and Level I of of 15 staff members.
- Office management: monitor clinical records and Intake staff to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Hiring of new employees.
- Supervision of record keeping: Monitor foster child, family and respite records to ensure compliance with TDPRS and YFT regulations. Prepare and complete performance evaluations for all staff.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Training Coordination: Coordinate training schedules in conjunction with TDPRS requirements.
- Public Relations: Be available to meet with TDPRS workers, probation officials, or any other referral resources.
- Drafted communications about upcoming events or changes in policy and procedures for internal distribution.
- Facilitated communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and conference calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-1997
Skills
- General Housekeeping
- Care plan implementation
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- TBRI
- CPR/First Aid
- Trauma
- Abuse & Neglect
- Client documentation
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Windows
- Excel
- Printer
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Incarnation Home Health
09.2015 - Current
Program Coordinator
Therapeutic Family Life
12.2012 - 11.2017
Case Manager
Therapeutic Family Life
04.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas State University
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