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Sharon Cooper

Baltimore,MD

Summary

A dedicated and compassionate professional with a passion for helping others. An energetic, hardworking, highly motivated team player. An employee that is very attentive to details with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in providing guidance and assistance to clients in need while promoting positive mental health and well-being. Highly-motivated employee with a strong work ethic, adaptability, multitasking, time management abilities and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facilities Coordinator

Phoenix Health Services
Baltimore, MD
02.2015 - Current

• Monitor overall daily functioning of the house manager staff

• Assist with recruitment, interviewing and training of new staff

• Enforce all policies and procedures

  • Conducted regular inspections of building systems, such as plumbing and electrical wiring, to identify potential problems before they arise.
  • Organized monthly meetings with staff members responsible for maintaining facilities in order to discuss any issues or concerns related to operations.

Direct Care Aide/Medication Aide

United Cerebral Palsy of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
02.2012 - 03.2015

• Provide care for cerebral palsy patients.

• Coordinate and administered patient's medication.

  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.

Direct Care Aide

Spectrum Support Services
Eldersburg, MD
05.2009 - 01.2010
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Assessed residents' needs, developed individualized care plans, monitored progress towards goals and documented outcomes achieved.
  • Created a safe environment by identifying hazards in the home setting and implementing corrective action steps accordingly.
  • Prepared meals and monitored dietary restrictions per physician orders or special diets prescribed by dieticians.
  • Administered prescribed medications according to instructions from registered nurses or physicians.
  • Accompanied patients to scheduled appointments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edmondson High School
Baltimore, MD
06-1980

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Planning
  • Self-motivation
  • Collaboration
  • Decision Making
  • Interpersonal
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Baltimore City Community College - Nursing Assistant Certification - 2006
  • Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD - Geriatric Assistant Certification - 1999
  • Maryland Board of Nursing, Baltimore, MD - Certified Medication Tech - 2001

Training/Coursework

  • Complete training at It Works - Nursing Assistant/GNA - 2013
  • Completed CEU's for Peer Support Specialist

Timeline

Facilities Coordinator

Phoenix Health Services
02.2015 - Current

Direct Care Aide/Medication Aide

United Cerebral Palsy of Maryland
02.2012 - 03.2015

Direct Care Aide

Spectrum Support Services
05.2009 - 01.2010

High School Diploma -

Edmondson High School
Sharon Cooper