Vashawn Hodges
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Life Coach
The Mentoring Center
Oakland, CA
2026 - 2026
- Developed individualized support plans aligned with client goals and community resources.
- Coached participants through daily living skills, accountability, and self-sufficiency routines.
- Documented client progress, concerns, and follow-up actions in case notes accurately.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on communication, decision-making, and positive behavior.
- Connected clients with housing, employment, counseling, and social service referrals.
- Supported crisis de-escalation efforts using calm communication and trauma-informed approaches.
- Monitored participant engagement and adjusted coaching strategies to maintain progress.
- Collaborated with staff and families to reinforce consistent support and goal completion.
- Utilized active listening skills to identify underlying issues affecting client satisfaction in daily life activities.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
Health Care Aide
All Pro Staffing Services
Emeryville , CA
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Residential Counselor
Covenant House CA
Oakland , CA
05.2015 - 04.2022
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Enforced rules and regulations for smooth and orderly operation of residential programs.
- Provided appropriate feedback and information to help residents succeed in program.
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Communicated with other staff to resolve problems with individual residents.
- Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
- Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
- Collaborated with other counselors to develop programs that address needs of residents.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Vasco Medical College
El Cerrito, CA12.2022
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
Berkeley, CA06.2000
Skills
- Collecting Specimens
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Patient Relations
- Quick Problem Solver
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Planning & Organizing
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- People Skills
- Customer Service
Timeline
Health Care Aide
All Pro Staffing Services
01.2023 - 11.2023
Residential Counselor
Covenant House CA
05.2015 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Vasco Medical College
Community Life Coach
The Mentoring Center
2026 - 2026