Zander Baker
Livonia ,MI
Summary
Caring and compassion individual with resourceful problem-solving skills. Accepts feedback and seeks continuing education. Accommodating Behavioral Technician committed to helping children and young adults meet potential in society. Familiar with symptomatology of diagnosed brain injury. Dynamic and decisive professional working with people suffering from cognitive issues. Ease with bonding and building rapport. Able to assist with any household handyman issues outside of patients' scope of ability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Technician, Handyman, Driver
Coordination Rehabilitation Plus
08.2023 - Current
- Encouraged clients to develop community-based skills and participate in social community based outing. Observation and training.
- Attended Continuing Education Courses at Brain Injury Association of Michigan Annual Fall Conference. Courses to include: Mike Orris The Ohio Nursing Association, Key Note Speaker. Course: The Association Between Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Outcomes and Sleep, Cognitive Screening: Strengths and Limitations, Functional Management of Tone and Spasticity During Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Following Catastrophic Injuries: Where do we go from here?, Brain Injury 101, Cognitive Screening: Strengths and Limitation, Functional Management of Tone and Spasticity During RehabilitationInjuries: Where do we go from here?of Attendance109/26/2023Brain Injury
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Observed clients by listening to concerns and recording observations, reporting mental health issues or unusual behavior to appropriate professionals.
- Devised problem-solving methods such compensatory strategies for ADL's and homework assignments to improve clients' quality of life to include research, and notetaking pre-planning, writing as a means of compensating.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied redirection and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and motor vehicle transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified professional(s) of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Performed random patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervisor.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with professionals.
Administrative
Tifton Construction
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and assist with direct calls to staff.
- Prepared and assisted with insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
- Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build trust.
- Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments.
- Quick problem-solving skills.
- Created rapport and trust within the scope of work.
Education
GED -
Rochester Community Schools
Rochester, MI07.2023
Skills
- Behavioral Observations
- Team Meetings
- Task Analysis
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Crisis Situations
- Independent Living
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Safety Behaviors
- Best Practices and Standards
- Relationship Issues Management
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Timeline
Behavioral Technician, Handyman, Driver
Coordination Rehabilitation Plus
08.2023 - Current
Administrative
Tifton Construction
01.2020 - 03.2022
GED -
Rochester Community Schools
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