Terrance McCaskill
Milton,DE
Summary
Twenty plus years professional work experience Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate well with co-workers and patients Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to problem-solve and de-escalate crisis in high-stress situations Patience, discernment, and an elevated level of professionalism Completion of First Aid, Fire Safety, PPE, and CPR
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator - Behavioral Intervention
State Of Delaware CHSD-Mariner Middle School
10.2024 - Current
- Provides one-on-one or small group intervention
- Assist with classroom management or Individual student behavior
- Provide assistance in other classrooms throughout the school day as needed
- Assist in or provides instructional services to students under the direct supervision of a teacher
Behavior Interventionists
Einstein Medical Center-Jefferson Health
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Provide 1:1 safety support to assigned patients
- Responsible for reporting/documenting any changes in patients condition and or behavior to appropriate staff
- Monitor and maintain a calm quiet environment, ensuring the patient's safety and well-being are put above all
- Issue redirection and oversight to assigned patients when needed
- Provide companionship, friendly conversation, and supportive care for those who need close observation: (suicide watch-behavior issues)
- Escort various patients to scheduled therapy sessions and offsite appointments (doctor’s visits)
- At times aid nursing team with other duties such as (feeding, grooming, dressing, repositioning, and transfers using Hoyer lift etc.)
Residential Housing Manager
KinnCentrix Recovery & Behavioral Health
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Oversee program operations, provide instruction/ give daily assignment to 18 (RA) staff members
- Hold weekly management/staff meetings
- Created and managed schedules, assist with payroll and the calculation of hours worked
- Take and order inventory to ensure that the facility is properly stocked with food and supplies at all times
- Monitor and at times assist staff with maintaining clients emotional and physical well-being, influencing client's behavior
- Listen to concerns/complaints, record observation and report unusual behavior to the clinical therapist.
Shift Supervisor/Operations
Gaudenzia DRC Inc. (Drug Rehabilitation Center)
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for the security/safety of staff and residents that reside in facility
- Provide instructions and gave daily assignments to 21 (RA) staff members
- Operate security management system and monitored CCTV’S
- Responsible for keeping up-to-date data sheets on computer, as well as a written logbook
- Provided walking passes for residents to move uninterrupted throughout assigned areas of facility
- Sign in/out residents and guests as they enter or leave facility
- At times if needed act as security and help with body searches and also carry bags
Supervisor/House Lead (CBH)
Carson Valley Children’s Aide
06.2007 - 12.2014
- Monitor day to day operations of facility
- Supervised morning wakeup call and cleanup of unit
- Supervision of (18-20) youths ages 11-19 in residential unit (RTF)
- Responsible for providing safe interaction between residents/staff
- Provide physical restraint/crisis management when needed
- Assist with school transportation of residents
- Responsible for maintaining up to date logs and behavioral sheets
- Communicated with teachers/parents and various agencies
Education
Diploma - Communication
Simon Gratz High School
1801 Huntington Park, Philadelphia Pa06.2002
Skills
- Small group instruction
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Emotional support
Timeline
Paraeducator - Behavioral Intervention
State Of Delaware CHSD-Mariner Middle School
10.2024 - Current
Behavior Interventionists
Einstein Medical Center-Jefferson Health
01.2019 - 11.2023
Residential Housing Manager
KinnCentrix Recovery & Behavioral Health
01.2016 - 10.2018
Shift Supervisor/Operations
Gaudenzia DRC Inc. (Drug Rehabilitation Center)
03.2014 - 01.2016
Supervisor/House Lead (CBH)
Carson Valley Children’s Aide
06.2007 - 12.2014
Diploma - Communication
Simon Gratz High School