Shaylali Ladd-Floro
Fresno,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver and current student with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges and other care needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Jennings-McCall
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Behavior Technician
Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Implemented strategies to reduce anxiety and stress levels in clients.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
Family Caregiver
Various Employers
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging in meaningful conversations and recreational activities with patients.
- Coordinated healthcare appointments for patients, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services.
- Assisted patients with physical therapy exercises, promoting improved mobility and overall health outcomes.
- Established trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, including age, race, religion, culture, and sexual orientation.
- Educated family members on effective grief support techniques, enhancing their capacity to aid their loved ones.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Assisted in the care of clients with dementia and various mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, etc.
Education
Associate Of Applied Arts - Psychology
Fresno City College
Fresno, CASkills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Care
- Behavior Management
- Stress reduction techniques
- Patient Safety Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Empathy Development
- Vitals monitoring
- Behavioral Health
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional Support
- Adult Grieving Support
Certification
- CPR/AED/First-Aid
Timeline
Caregiver
Jennings-McCall
10.2021 - 12.2021
Behavior Technician
Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
03.2021 - 08.2021
Family Caregiver
Various Employers
01.2018 - 12.2020
Associate Of Applied Arts - Psychology
Fresno City College