Highly analytical, dedicated, and results-driven individual, with knowledge and understanding of evidence based best practices in case management to promote behavioral, social, emotional health. History of inventory management, record keeping, scheduling, medical charting, supply ordering, book keeping, data entry and leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Service Provider
Good Samaritan Healing Center
Delano, CA
10.2023 - Current
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Improved client wellbeing by implementing appropriate interventions based on assessments and observations.
Utilized effective crisis intervention strategies to maintain safety for both clients and staff members.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Facility Manager
Walt’s Home for Young Men 2
Bakersfield, CA
09.2022 - Current
Provide a full range of case management services for 4 to 6 at risk youth between ages 10 through 17.
Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in the facility's operations.
Recruit, trained, managed and evaluated performance of 10 staff members involved in daily operations.
Maintained records relating to all aspects of facilities management including financial data.
Maintained cleanliness and presentation standards to increase appeal of the facility.
Monitoring youth daily documentation by completing incident reports, medication logs after med pass and daily summaries outlining youth tasks as well as behaviors.
Established department goals and deadlines.
Responsible for meal preparation.
Transported to doctors appointments, mental health appointments, extracurricular activities and weekly scheduled outings.
Care Giver
In Home Support Services (IHSS)
Bakersfield, CA
09.2012 - 09.2023
Assisted over 10 elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Possess knowledge of how to support clients with feeding tubes.
Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Reported concerns to the nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Consulted with the client care team to continually update care plans.
Counselor/Facility Manager
Sunkist Youth Facility
Bakersfield, CA
02.2015 - 11.2017
Supervise up to 6 youth between ages 10 through 17.
Provide Individual and group counseling to help clients explore beliefs that contributed to unwanted behaviors so they would become comfortable with working through traumatic memories and adapt healthier patterns of behavior.
Documented on client progress by completing daily, weekly and quarterly reports.
Distributed medication.
Provided supervision and in-house activities to support program participants.
Supervised visits and phone calls
Transported to doctors appointments, mental health appointments, extracurricular activities and weekly scheduled outings.
Maintained cleanliness and presentation standards to increase appeal of the facility.
Counselor
Sherman Group Home
Bakersfield, CA
02.2012 - 09.2014
Provide Individual therapy to help clients explore beliefs that contributed to unwanted behaviors so they would become comfortable with working through traumatic memories and adapt healthier patterns of behavior.
Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the client's care.
Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on various topics related to mental health.
Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
Provided supervision and in-house activities to support program participants.
Acted as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Identified clinical or case management needs to promote quality of care.
Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
Education
Master's Degree -
University Of Phoenix
Bakersfield, CA
01-2028
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University Of Phoenix
Bakersfield, CA
03-2007
Skills
Patient care
Medication monitoring
Safety awareness
Client documentation
Medication administration
Meal preparation
Mandatory reporting
First aid and CPR
First aid and safety
Case management experience
Teamwork
Fast learner
Problem-solving
Time management
Timeline
Direct Service Provider
Good Samaritan Healing Center
10.2023 - Current
Facility Manager
Walt’s Home for Young Men 2
09.2022 - Current
Counselor/Facility Manager
Sunkist Youth Facility
02.2015 - 11.2017
Care Giver
In Home Support Services (IHSS)
09.2012 - 09.2023
Counselor
Sherman Group Home
02.2012 - 09.2014
Master's Degree -
University Of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University Of Phoenix
Skills
Counselor/Case Management
Case Management, Data Analysis, Understanding of Medical Terminology, Emotional and mental health history.