Trinisa Anderson
Fayetteville,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Organized, strong work ethics, reliable, and exceptional leadership skills. Seeking opportunities to master and expand new skills while facilitating company growth. Passionate about supporting individuals progress by monitoring medications, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to individuals safety wellness and happiness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Assistant 1
OPWDD
Syracuse, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to supervisors.
- Advocated for clients' needs during team meetings and service reviews.
- Collaborated with other team members to provide comprehensive services for clients.
- Monitor attendance, manage shift schedules, and submit verified timesheets bi-weekly.
- BPC experience.
- Cash handling.
- Conflict resolution experience.
- Provide leadership by delegating tasks, setting priorities, and monitoring staff performance.
Direct Support Professional
OPWDD
Syracuse, New York
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Community Support Worker
Advocates, Inc.
Liverpool, NY
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted with planning for programs providing personal, educational and social development.
- Participated in team meetings, providing input regarding client care plans.
- Facilitated recreational activities that encouraged socialization and skill development.
- Supported clients during medical appointments, advocating on their behalf when needed.
- Provided transportation for clients to various appointments or activities as required.
- Supported individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings.
- Supervised community outings, enabling clients to achieve maximum personal independence.
- Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Van Duyn Home and Hospital
Syracuse, NY
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Assistant Program Manager
Syracuse Veteran Shelter
Syracuse, NY
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Developed and maintained relationships to ensure successful implementation of the program.
- Participated in planning sessions to develop strategies for achieving desired outcomes from the program.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the program's operations.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the program including budgeting, scheduling, staffing.
- Provided guidance and support to staff members responsible for carrying out specific tasks associated with the program.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within existing programs as well as potential new initiatives.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corcoran High School
Syracuse, NY01-2001
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Leadership skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Disability Awareness
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Client Transportation
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- First-Aid and CPR
Timeline
Developmental Assistant 1
OPWDD
04.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
OPWDD
10.2022 - 04.2024
Community Support Worker
Advocates, Inc.
06.2021 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Van Duyn Home and Hospital
02.2018 - 04.2021
Assistant Program Manager
Syracuse Veteran Shelter
07.2013 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Corcoran High School