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Taylor Johnson

Bridgeport ,CT

Summary

Caring and empathetic Care Coordinator with many years of experience in residential and in-home settings providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities, juveniles & young adults. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. As well as an analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Coordinator III

Newport Academy
Fairfield, CT
05.2022 - Current
  • Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
  • Updated policies and procedures, leading continuous improvement of resident assessments and care.
  • Supported patient care excellence via planning and interpretation of programs.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Residential Mental Health Worker

Boys & Girls Village
Milford, CT
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.

Assistant Manager

Residential Management Services Inc.
Berlin , CT
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
  • Created all staff work schedules so each shift had appropriate number of employees for coverage.
  • Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
  • Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

Residential Instructor

Residential Management Services Inc.
Berlin, CT
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.

Cashier

Chefs Table
Fairfield, CT
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Met and exceeded upsell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.

Baker

Whole Foods Market
Fairfield, CT
06.2016 - 11.2017
  • Developed new products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays and dessert trends.
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.
  • Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads.
  • Complied with all health and safety codes.
  • Filled out inventory and production sheets and informed head baker of stock levels.

Floater

YMCA Kolbe Education Center
Bridgeport, CT
10.2013 - 06.2016
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for children.

Cashier

Jakes Wayback Burgers
Stratford, CT
07.2013 - 10.2013
  • Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Prepared and cooked food orders for customers by noting customizations and portion sizes.
  • Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones.

Education

High School Diploma - Culinary Arts

Platt Technical High School
Milford, CT
06.2013

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Strategic Planning
  • Relationship development
  • Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
  • Crisis Situations
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Med Certified
  • CPI
  • TCI

Timeline

Care Coordinator III

Newport Academy
05.2022 - Current

Residential Mental Health Worker

Boys & Girls Village
04.2021 - 04.2022

Assistant Manager

Residential Management Services Inc.
03.2020 - 06.2021

Residential Instructor

Residential Management Services Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2020

Cashier

Chefs Table
11.2017 - 11.2018

Baker

Whole Foods Market
06.2016 - 11.2017

Floater

YMCA Kolbe Education Center
10.2013 - 06.2016

Cashier

Jakes Wayback Burgers
07.2013 - 10.2013

High School Diploma - Culinary Arts

Platt Technical High School
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Med Certified
  • CPI
  • TCI
Taylor Johnson