Sherina Jones
Willingboro,NJ
Summary
My background involves performing much assistance to individuals that need it particularly with developmental disabilities. I grew up working with children of all backgrounds alongside my mother, who was a Preschool teacher and a mom to me and my siblings. After watching her assist the family and teach, I followed in her footsteps and made a strong background for myself in assisting others. My happiness lies in helping others that can't make choices for themselves and knowing that they are moving in the next step forward.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Occupational Training Center
11.2021 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Residential Counselor
Legacy Treatment Services, Resident Safety
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Evaluated student progress to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback.
- Facilitated smooth transition of new students into residential program.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Educated clients on managing mental health disorders and identifying signs and symptoms of relapse.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Provided transportation to and from resident's home and the group home.
- Transported resident's on community outings.
- Cooked all meals including breakfast lunches, and snacks.
Behavioral Technician
Family Resource Network
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided one-on-one assistance to a family with a child of down syndrome and autism needs.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Conducted therapeutic group sessions about life events and experiences with clients, establishing both short- and long-term goals.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Redirecting behaviors and providing learning activities for a child of special needs.
- Collecting data on behaviors and eating patterns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Sociology
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ2007
Skills
- Grocery Shopping
- Safety Behaviors
- Patient Restraint
- Crisis Management
- EMR Systems
- Developmental Disabilities
- Emergency Situations
music-playing the flute, keyboard; practicing guitar and learning notes
Acting; stage productions and many classes
Certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention training Techniques-Certified
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Occupational Training Center
11.2021 - Current
Residential Counselor
Legacy Treatment Services, Resident Safety
06.2018 - 12.2019
Behavioral Technician
Family Resource Network
05.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English, Sociology
Rowan University
Crisis Prevention Intervention training Techniques-Certified
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