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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Toi Pleasants

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

An organized and motivated individual, dedicated to building and maintaining networks with families, children, and community partners. Eager to utilize all skills across diverse settings and seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medication Technician/PCA

Brookdale Reynolda Assisted Living
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications to residents in accordance with physician's orders, nursing standards, and state regulations.
  • Provided personal care services that are part of a resident's established plans of care, such as mobility support and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Completed thorough documentation, detailing the health, goals, and routines of all residents within specified state-mandated timeframes.

Alternative Family Living Provider

Monarch HealthCare
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2020 - 03.2024
  • Provided 24-hour support to an individual with developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.
  • Assisted resident with daily living activities and other tasks, by helping to maintain their health, hygiene, and well-being.
  • Adhered to policies and procedures set forth by state regulations related to shared living services.

Habilitation Technician

Universal UHMS
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2018 - 09.2020
  • Assisted individual with disabilities in developing independent living skills while in their home and maintaining employment while out in the community.
  • Provided safe transportation for individual, to Day Programs, Jobs, and Recreational Activities.
  • Monitored individual progress and documented data related to goals.

EC Teacher's Assistant

Lowrance Middle School
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • Provided appropriate and effective academic instruction for exceptional middle school-aged students in the classroom setting.
  • Collaborated with the EC Teacher to ensure student success by developing personalized and successful learning strategies.
  • Monitored student performance, promoted positive behavior, and helped maintain a safe learning environment by enforcing school policies and procedures.

Direct Support Professional

Lindley Habilitation Services
Greensboro, NC
12.2012 - 08.2014
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Identified individual's needs, developed customized plans, and utilized effective methods to provide exceptional services within the home and community.
  • Maintained detailed records of individual progress, challenges, goals, and services performed.

Supervised Visitation Worker

Exchange SCAN
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2011 - 11.2012
  • Provided direct supervision of visits between children and non-custodial parents in a safe, neutral environment to ensure compliance with court orders, agency policies and procedures.
  • Conducted effective interviews, intake sessions, and home visits with clients to assess current and ongoing child development needs, coping skills, and parent deficiencies.
  • Presented positive feedback, verbalized concerns, and maintained accurate records of client information, including notes from each visit.

Sales Associate/Cashier

Body and Soul
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2008 - 04.2011
  • Greeted customers and provided accurate information about products and prices through exceptional customer service.
  • Conducted inventories to track stock levels and restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Used a point-of-sale system to process transactions, collect payments from customers, issue receipts, and provide back accurate change.

Education

Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work

Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
05-2012

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Computer
  • Customer Service
  • Case Management
  • Organizational/Time Management
  • Assisted Living

Certification

  • Certified Medication Administration Technician
  • CPR Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Medication Technician/PCA

Brookdale Reynolda Assisted Living
04.2024 - Current

Alternative Family Living Provider

Monarch HealthCare
10.2020 - 03.2024

Habilitation Technician

Universal UHMS
06.2018 - 09.2020

EC Teacher's Assistant

Lowrance Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2018

Direct Support Professional

Lindley Habilitation Services
12.2012 - 08.2014

Supervised Visitation Worker

Exchange SCAN
05.2011 - 11.2012

Sales Associate/Cashier

Body and Soul
09.2008 - 04.2011
  • Certified Medication Administration Technician
  • CPR Certification

Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work

Winston Salem State University
Toi Pleasants