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Nyadak Deng

San Diego

Summary

Dedicated Behavioral Specialist with a master’s degree in Social Work, and recently committed and compassionate experience in the Behavioral/Mental Health Field. I am a strong advocate for patients/clients and their families in receiving quality care and counseling in addition to receiving access and guidance to all available resources and services in support of their specific needs in obtaining overall health and wellness. I work well independently but can also make a valuable contribution as a member of a high-performance team.

Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Cheer Home Care, skilled in personal hygiene assistance and emotional support. Proven ability to empower clients through effective goal-setting and crisis intervention, enhancing their overall well-being and satisfaction. Committed to fostering a safe, supportive environment while implementing tailored care strategies.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Cheer Home Care
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficinecy.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
  • Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.

Mental Health Counselor

TurningPoint Psychotherapy
11.2022 - Current
  • Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
  • Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
  • Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
  • Implemented self-care practices for personal wellbeing and modeled healthy coping strategies for clients to emulate in their own lives.
  • Evaluated client progress using standardized assessment tools, continuously refining treatment plans to address changing needs.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12-2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
08-2016

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

San Digo Mesa College
San Diego, CA
05-2004

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Meal preparation
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Emotional support
  • Activities of daily living
  • Dementia care
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Cheer Home Care
05.2024 - Current

Mental Health Counselor

TurningPoint Psychotherapy
11.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Social Work

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Fayetteville State University

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

San Digo Mesa College

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