Vekesha M. Bazemore
Virginia Beach,Suffolk, Va
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and analytical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Manager
Safe Harbor Recovery Center
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided oversight of two substance abuse residential facilities that includes 50 residents from the Department of Corrections, Veterans, and Medicaid funded referrals
- Reported and documented maintenance requests and scheduled appropriate services.
- Supervision of 22 staff for completing staffing schedules, admissions support, hiring, payroll, training, interviews, orientations, weekly staff meetings and staff evaluations;
- Provided crisis intervention, served on the leadership team for the management of residential program and provided support for licensure site visits and credentialing;
- Analyzed Trac9 outcome measures for client satisfaction with services and to troubleshoot challenges,
- Completed and presented daily reports to the leadership on residential sites,
- Ensured that incident reports were completed on time per state regulations, worked in tandem with the business development team to provide site tours to community partners,
- Served as the administrator on call (AOC) for after hours and weekend supervision of residential sites
- Managed inventory for three business sites, provided customer services to clients' families, assisted in marketing the sites for business growth
Residential Case Manager
Safe Harbor Recovery Center
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted residents with transitioning to step down programs into a lower level of care.
- Served as liaison between clients and outside providers.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
Behavioral Health Assistant
Safe Harbor Recovery Center
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being utilizing the Observe smart system,
- Assisted with admitting clients, orientation, complete room checks, prepare rooms for new admissions,
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
- Collaborated with facility psychiatrists to determine effectiveness of treatment and developed new treatment plans.
Primary Care Aide
First Home Health Inc
01.2013 - Current
- Assist the elderly, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the person's home
- Assist in the management of the household, such as; budgeting, cooking, cleaning, running errands, doing laundry, meal preparation and accompany patient to and from doctor appointments.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Hanger/Packer
Artfx
02.2012 - 11.2012
- Manually move freight, stock, or other materials
- Responsible for checking product for defects, matching product with the correct invoices, hanging product on hangers, placing product into plastic bag and pack into boxes.
- Maintained clean and organized construction areas to reduce risk of hazards.
Janitor/Housekeeping
Salesource Inc
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Kept building in and orderly condition
- Perform heavy cleaning duties such as mopping (most of the time using the Green Machine), dusting, sweeping, cleaning windows, empty trashcans, vacuuming offices, clean restrooms and breakrooms
- Also kept up with inventory for cleaning supplies.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
Machine Operator / Crew leader
Gwaltney of Portsmouth
03.2006 - 02.2011
- Perform crew leader duties for a crew of 8 workers on a production line
- Operated and managed machines to prepare consumer meat products for packaging and shipment
- Labeled, packed, scaled product, made boxes, palletize, and operated slicing machine
- Kept up with production and completed necessary documentation at the end of the shift.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Placed orders for materials and equipment with vendors.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
Education
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth, Va.General Education Certificate (GED) -
Pruden Center
4169 Pruden, Suffolk, Va.01.2011
General StudiesOccupational CertificatesPrimary Care Aide CertificateIssued By: Stanley's Personal Touch Home Health Care -
Lakeland High School
Kenyon, Suffolk, Va.2000
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office,
- Systems Implementation
- Online and Electronic Health Record
- Critical Thinking
- Production Standards
- Safety Regulations
- Corporate Regulations
- Crew Scheduling
- Crew Management
- Safe Work Practices
Additional Information
Other qualities include: Very Fast Learner, Hard Worker, Love Learning New Things, Always A Team Player, Strive To Be The Best And Put 100% In Everything I Do.
Timeline
Residential Manager
Safe Harbor Recovery Center
06.2022 - 05.2023
Residential Case Manager
Safe Harbor Recovery Center
05.2021 - 06.2022
Behavioral Health Assistant
Safe Harbor Recovery Center
04.2019 - 05.2021
Primary Care Aide
First Home Health Inc
01.2013 - Current
Hanger/Packer
Artfx
02.2012 - 11.2012
Janitor/Housekeeping
Salesource Inc
05.2011 - 01.2012
Machine Operator / Crew leader
Gwaltney of Portsmouth
03.2006 - 02.2011
Tidewater Community College
General Education Certificate (GED) -
Pruden Center
General StudiesOccupational CertificatesPrimary Care Aide CertificateIssued By: Stanley's Personal Touch Home Health Care -
Lakeland High School
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