Shalyn Bourdo
Alto ,MI
Summary
- CPR certified with excellent teamwork skills while working in a highly dynamic and changing situations.
- Proficient in problem solving and communication.
- Time Management, organizational, and creative thinking skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Caledonia Community Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Caseworker
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Determined eligibility and suitability for programs by performing client intake interviews.
- Ensuring that each person/family that applies for public assistance receives the type and level of assistance that they are eligible for
- Assessing the needs of each person/family and giving them appropriate information and making any referrals and/or contacts to persons/agencies to help them meet their needs.
- Providing all families with information about the expectations and goals of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
- Encouraging and guiding families in their efforts to become self supporting
Psychiatric Aide
Bronson Hospital-Fieldstone Center
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Restrain and aide patients as necessary to prevent injury
- Provide mentally impaired and emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological and rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing and medical staff
- Provide crisis interventions and maintain patient confidentiality as required in accordance with the Michigan Mental Health Code/Recipient Rights
- Monitor patients in order to detect unusual behavior, and reported observations to professional staff
- Facilitate didactic/leisure groups focusing on topics including communication, coping skills, self-esteem, anger management and daily living skills
- Assemble or dismantle charts including filing patient information into the correct patient charts
- Work as part of a team that included psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers
- Record and maintain records of patient condition and activity, including vital signs, eating habits, and behavior
- Maintain safe environment adhering to all policies and procedures related to contraband, observation, suicide, and restraint and seclusion using good conflict management and interpersonal skills.
Student Intern
Delton Kellogg Elementary
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Worked alongside school counselor in facilitating groups specific to children of trauma
- Assisted families with area resources such as food stamps, clothing and other daily needs.
Residential Assistant Intern
Skywood Recovery
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Performed case management duties as directed
- Answered all calls and directs accordingly
- Performed goods checks every 30 minutes throughout shift
- Conducted room searches and urine analysis as necessary
- Appropriately charted significant events that occurred regarding patient treatment during assigned shift.
Education
Associate Degree in Applied Science/Human Services -
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI01.2016
Skills
- Family Support
- Strong Work Ethic
- Safe Driving Record
- Emotional Support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Caledonia Community Schools
10.2023 - Current
Caseworker
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
01.2021 - 10.2023
Psychiatric Aide
Bronson Hospital-Fieldstone Center
04.2019 - 01.2021
Student Intern
Delton Kellogg Elementary
01.2017 - 05.2017
Residential Assistant Intern
Skywood Recovery
06.2016 - 10.2016
Associate Degree in Applied Science/Human Services -
Kellogg Community College
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