Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Selena Grooms

Newark,OH

Summary

I have my CDCA. I have been working in recovery since I was a year clean and my sobriety dat is 11/11/2016. I work well with others. I have a passion helping others. I'm a very good listener and a fast learner.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse’s Aide

Heath Nursing Home
01.2007
  • Cared for the residents by assisting them with hygiene & taking their vitals
  • Performed cleaning duties in resident common areas and personal rooms
  • Coordinated resident activities geared toward mental/physical stimulation

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Recovery Works PHP
02.2020 - Current
  • Patient screening
  • Assessment of patient and needs
  • Individual counseling sessions
  • Detail oriented and possess strong problem solving skills
  • Case note writing
  • Provide educational and support groups for clients
  • Treatment Plans
  • Goal setting

RSS

Lighthouse Behavioral Solution
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Recovery Support Specialist 1

The Counseling Center
12.2017 - 02.2020
  • Administer client’s medications
  • Lead women to nightly AA and NA meetings
  • Help new clients with their bedding, clothing, and medication papers
  • Help counsel the women when needed
  • Drug screen clients and put results in the computer and discuss with the client the results
  • Help client learn everyday living in cooking, cleaning, hygiene, etc

Crew Member

Rapid Fired Pizza
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Prepare orders to customer specifications (cut, pull, press and prepare)
  • Operate a computerized register and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Greet customers and perform cleaning in the dining area

Certified Trainer

Pizza Hut
03.2002 - 02.2004
  • Trained new employees on proper work procedures and practices
  • Prepared orders to customer specifications (cut, pull, press and prepare)
  • Operated a computerized register and ensured customer satisfaction
  • Greeted customers and performed cleaning in the dining area

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Newark High School
Newark, OH

Skills

  • Reliable team player
  • Patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate
  • Patient-focused care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Safety precautions
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Adaptable
  • Patient relationship building
  • Patient assessments
  • Electronic charting
  • End-of-life care
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Specimen collection
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Valid state driver's license
  • General housekeeping
  • Patient management
  • Transporting patients
  • Activity planning
  • Light housekeeping
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Inpatient care
  • Meal planning
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Quality assurance
  • Care plan implementation
  • Patient relations
  • Observing responses
  • Condition monitoring
  • Case management
  • Reliable transportation
  • Medical records management
  • Activity coordination
  • Outpatient care
  • Database administration
  • Indirect patient care
  • Conducting intakes
  • Documentation expert
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Intake recording
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Collecting specimens
  • Quick problem solver
  • Family support and assistance
  • Admitting support
  • Helping with medication
  • Willingness to learn
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Vital signs
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication

Certification

CDCA, certified first aid i have my First aid trainings.

Timeline

RSS

Lighthouse Behavioral Solution
02.2025 - 07.2025

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Recovery Works PHP
02.2020 - Current

Recovery Support Specialist 1

The Counseling Center
12.2017 - 02.2020

Crew Member

Rapid Fired Pizza
08.2017 - 12.2017

Nurse’s Aide

Heath Nursing Home
01.2007

Certified Trainer

Pizza Hut
03.2002 - 02.2004

High School Diploma - General Studies

Newark High School

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