Sherrie Barbay
Saucier,MS
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Unit Manager at South Mississippi Regional Center, adept in healthcare management and staff development. Excelled in optimizing resource allocation and enhancing client care through effective policy implementation and behavioral management techniques. Demonstrated decision-making capabilities and a commitment to improving staff performance and client outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Unit Manager
South Mississippi Regional Center
05.2021 - Current
- Prepare staff schedules for optimal client coverage, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Enhance client care by implementing efficient unit management practices and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Manage inventory and supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation within the unit.
- Assist in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Recruit, hire and train all staff, provide direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conduct routine building inspections, identify areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, improving client outcomes.
- Communicates clearly with staff to keep everyone on same page and working toward established goals for client care.
- Improve staffing by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Track employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems.
- Verify timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies through KRONOS timekeeping system.
Programmer Supervisor
South Mississippi Regional Center
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Promoted independence among clients by teaching essential life skills such as toothbrushing, bathing, dressing.
- Increased community integration for clients through the organization of social events, and outings.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct support professionals to identify areas of improvement and guide professional development.
- Advocated for client needs during Individual Support Plan meetings to ensure client is receiving adequate services to support his/her needs.
- Improved staff performance by providing consistent training and ongoing supervision to direct support professionals.
- Assisted in staffing decisions including selection, hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring new team members to ensure quality care is provided for the clients served.
- Served as a role model for staff in demonstrating compassionate care practices that prioritize respect for each individual''s dignity and rights.
- Addressed behavioral challenges proactively by implementing positive behavior supports and collaborating with behavioral specialists.
- Enhanced individual care by developing personalized support plans for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Ensured client safety and well-being through monitoring, documentation, and reporting of incidents and progress.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Active Treatment Technician
South Mississippi Regional Center
11.2003 - 09.2018
- Improved staff performance by providing consistent training and ongoing supervision to direct support professionals.
- Advocated for client needs during individual support plan meetings, report progress on training programs and ask for team feedback for programs with no progress.
- Communicate with members of the interdisciplinary team, facilitating effective collaboration on client goals and support strategies.
- Assisted in staffing decisions including selection, hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring new team members to ensure quality care provision.
- Served as a role model for staff in demonstrating compassionate care practices that prioritize respect for each individual''s dignity and rights.
- Addressed behavioral challenges proactively by implementing positive behavior supports and collaborating with behavioral specialists.
- Ensured client safety and well-being through thorough monitoring, documentation, and reporting of incidents and progress.
Direct Care Worker
South Mississippi Regional Center
10.2001 - 11.2003
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge within the direct care field through regular training sessions and workshops to ensure optimal care for each patient.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Ensured clean and comfortable living environments through diligent housekeeping duties catered towards individual preferences whenever possible.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LAHigh School Diploma -
Glen Oaks Highschool
Baton Rouge, LA05.1979
Skills
Decision-making capabilities
Training and mentoring
Scheduling Coordination
Staff Development
Behavioral Management
Documentation Review
Staff Scheduling
Policy Implementation
Payroll
Healthcare management
Report Preparation
Timeline
Assistant Unit Manager
South Mississippi Regional Center
05.2021 - Current
Programmer Supervisor
South Mississippi Regional Center
09.2018 - 05.2021
Active Treatment Technician
South Mississippi Regional Center
11.2003 - 09.2018
Direct Care Worker
South Mississippi Regional Center
10.2001 - 11.2003
No Degree - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
High School Diploma -
Glen Oaks Highschool
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