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Sasha Brooks

Richmond,VA

Summary

With a proven track record at J&D Homelife, I excel in compassionate caregiving and crisis management, enhancing quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Skilled in medication administration and behavioral management, I consistently deliver exceptional client support, evidenced by a significant increase in client satisfaction. My approach combines critical thinking and relationship building, driving positive outcomes in diverse settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct-support-professional

J&D Homelife
Richmond, VA
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.

Personal Chef

Ma Bella’s Kitchen
Richmond, VA
08.2018 - 01.2024
  • Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
  • Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
  • Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Received consistently positive feedback from clients for exceptional taste and presentation of prepared meals.
  • Reduced food waste through effective menu planning, sourcing local ingredients, and utilizing seasonal produce.
  • Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to menus or guest numbers while still delivering high-quality results.
  • Conducted comprehensive nutritional analyses of dishes to accommodate clients'' specific health goals or dietary restrictions.
  • Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
  • Increased repeat business through referrals by maintaining excellent rapport with clients while respecting confidentiality agreements.

Rental Coordinator

Weinstein Properties
Richmond, VA
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Reduced downtimes by promptly addressing maintenance issues and coordinating repairs for rental equipment.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of client information to facilitate efficient communication and recordkeeping.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by proactively addressing concerns and offering solutions to meet client needs.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, fostering a supportive work environment for professional growth.

DSP

Max Care
Chesterfield, VA
10.2022 - 01.2023

Working in group home setting with clients that require services with ADL’S, Mediation Services, light housekeeping, meal preparation & documentation

Credit Analyst

Capital One
Richmond, VA
01.2017 - 10.2020
  • Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
  • Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
  • Analyzed credit scores to determine borrowers' creditworthiness.
  • Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags.
  • Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.

Education

Certificate - Real Estate

IVR
Richmond, VA
10.2023

Certification - Culinary Arts

Va College
Richmond, VA
08.2018

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client Support
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Medication Administration
  • Behavioral Management
  • Client documentation
  • Decision-making support
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Transportation
  • Patient Care
  • Disability Awareness
  • Client Transportation
  • ADL support
  • Social Skills Development
  • Crisis Management
  • Recreational Activities
  • Progress Documentation
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Community Integration
  • Medical Records Management
  • State regulations knowledge
  • Care plan assessment
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Nutrition Support
  • Community activities
  • Health Services
  • Charting and documentation
  • Knowledge of state regulations
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Support plan management
  • Compassionate client care
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Infection control procedures
  • Personal care assistance
  • CPR Certification
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • First Aid Certification
  • Medication Management
  • Attentive to People
  • Cooking meals
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal Preparation

Certification

Life Coach

Art Therapy

Timeline

Direct-support-professional

J&D Homelife
05.2023 - Current

DSP

Max Care
10.2022 - 01.2023

Rental Coordinator

Weinstein Properties
02.2022 - 02.2023

Personal Chef

Ma Bella’s Kitchen
08.2018 - 01.2024

Credit Analyst

Capital One
01.2017 - 10.2020

Certificate - Real Estate

IVR

Certification - Culinary Arts

Va College
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