Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing 7 years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs of young people, including self-development, homelessness and drug and alcohol abuse. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences. Veteran Youth Worker successful at working with ages All ages. Friendly and adaptable team player bringing 4 years of experience in activity planning, crisis response and development planning. Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with 8 years of experience working with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills. Enthusiastic Youth Worker skilled in supporting emotional, social and personal growth of young individuals. Offering 10+ years of experience in clinical and behavioral roles.
- Reintegration techniques
- Educational activities
- Crisis response expertise
- Program support
- Special needs understanding
- Emotional support
- Behavioral interventions
- Advocacy
- Individual and family counseling
- Community Resources
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Client needs assessment
- Behavior mirroring
- File management
- Family services
- Training & Development
- Reading comprehension
- Adaptability
- First Aid/CPR
Sacramento, CA, 10/2020 - Current
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Completed all necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Scheduled and accompanied youth clients to outside appointments such as therapy sessions, medical appointments and social outings.
Seattle, WA, 11/2018 - Current
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep [Job title]s informed of changes.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering [Type] treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Granite City, IL, 11/2018 - Current
- Washed plates, cups, serving and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in [Type] commercial dishwasher.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Distributed food to wait staff quickly during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors and prep areas in [Number]-person residence.
- Patiently and compassionately assisted patients requiring assistance eating meals.
- Quickly and accurately served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Closely followed sanitation and food handling guidelines while assisting [Job title] with [Number] daily meal preparation.
- Increased aide productivity by working closely with [Job title] to redesign cleaning protocols, processes and workflows.
West Deptford, NJ, 09/2018 - 10/2020
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or [Type] medical professional.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved Any thing you will through in my way which led to for an example if a kid needs someone to talk to i will always be availble at anytime of night im always open to listen to anything.
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School Attended
- Washburn University Of Topeka
- Topeka High School
Job Titles Held:
- Youth Care Specialist
- CNA
- Dietary Aide
- Mental Health Technician
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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