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RESIDENTIAL CARE SPECIALIST
Professional Summary
Residential Care Support with over six years of successful experience in communication and teaching. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the mental health industry. Strengths in problem-solving and documentation backed by schooling in psychology.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Expository Writing award from Kansas State University-Salina
Skills
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Work History
03/2018 - CurrentResidential Care Specialist | Prospect, Inc. - Lebanon , TN
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Updated patient charts using Claimtrak with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Guided group therapy for SPMI clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment.
- Assisted patients with personal care and daily living needs, including social interaction, emotional support and personal grooming needs.
- Prepared healthy meals, maintained clean environments and laundered clothes.
09/2015 - 03/2018Preschool Teacher | Merritt Academy - Mclean , VA
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success.
05/2015 - 08/2017Cabin Coach for Little Bluestem | Camp Wood YMCA - City , STATE
- Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
- Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
12/2014 - 05/2015Library Student Worker | Kansas State University-Salina - City , STATE
- Used Dewey Decimal System to accurately shelve library collections.
- Provided instructions to patrons by explaining and demonstrating proper use of equipment, library automation system and online resources.
- Located desired customer items through interlibrary loan system and coordinated deliveries.
- Showed patrons where to find library resources and collected equipment, reference pieces and other items.
- Performed routine library services such as checking out books, periodicals and other materials.
- Monitored patrons to enforce adherence to library policies for material management and behavior.
Education
Kansas State University-Saline, CityAssociate of Arts: Psychology
Expected in 05/2022Wichita State University, City, StateBachelor of Arts: Psychology
Certifications
- ServSafe
- Corporate Compliance and Ethics
- Ethical Decision Making
- Groundwork on Multicultural Care
- Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Prevention
- HIPPA Overview
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Fire Safety
- Incident Reporting
- Suicide Prevention
- Certified Peer Support Training Level 1
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- Child Abuse and Neglect: Identification, Reporting, and Prevention
- Behavior and Guidance
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
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- CAPS
- 1000+ Verified hours of working with children on the Autism Spectrum
- Low Ropes
- Alpine Climbing Tower
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School Attended
- Kansas State University-Saline
- Wichita State University
Job Titles Held:
- Residential Care Specialist
- Preschool Teacher
- Cabin Coach for Little Bluestem
- Library Student Worker
Degrees
- Associate of Arts : Psychology
Bachelor of Arts : Psychology
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