ROBERT L. CHUBBS

As a Life Sharing contractor i provided a home and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring their safety, well-being, and inclusion in the community.

• Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
• Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
• Transported and accompanied clients to therapy and doctor appointments.
• Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
• Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
• Coordinated services and therapy for clients and managed attendance for scheduled appointments.
• Interviewed clients to understand motivations for seeking therapy and collaborate to develop suitable treatment plans.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines..
• Provided self-esteem and anger management therapy as prescribed by Behavioral Therapist.
• Assisted clients with mobility, physical therapy and exercises as prescribed by OT & physio therapists.
• Promoted interest in recreational activities such as community outings, gardening and arts and crafts through postings on activity board and consistent verbal reminders .
• Transported clients to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
• Prescribed and administered medication, therapy and treatment to prevent and treat illness, injury and disease.
• Encouraged, organized and supervised clients participation in educational, recreational and social activities.
• Stimulated clients during home activities by conducting therapeutic exercises such as recreational games, physical exercises and occupational arts and crafts.
• Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support clients' progress.

• Planned, Implemented, & Evaluated programs to meet the needs of adults and elderly of a diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, as well as varying physical disabilities.
• Facilitated activities such as; group outings, special events, arts and crafts, gardening , music appreciation, current events, shuffleboard, movie nights, table games. one to one visits, and wheelchair exercises, mens den, card night, bingo.
• Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
• Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
• Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
• Kept games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
• Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on special outings.
• Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities, and safety policies, and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
• Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to residents.
• Provided clear instruction to volunteers and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
• Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.
• Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.

• Under the direction of the Physio &/ Occupational Therapist training was provided in Range of Motion Exercises, Gym Fitness, Walking Program, Hydro Therapy Exercises and Hot & Cold Pack Application.
• Planned, Implemented and Evaluated therapeutic activities such as; Arts & Crafts, Baking, Bingo, Gardening, Current Events, Wheelchair Exercises, Music Appreciation, Table Games and Special Events.
• Documented Resident's Care Plan after each activity session.
• Liaised with Physicians, Register Nurses, Dieticians, Physio & Occupational Therapist and Social Workers and other healthcare professionals.
• Provided consistent follow-up and updated Care Plans as needed.
• Assisted with feeding residents who were cognitively impaired.
• Maintained confidential reporting.

• Conducted resident checks during day and overnight hours on regular schedule to check health and safety status.
• Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans.
• Supervised 12 residents within facility and on community outings.
• Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
• Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
• Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization.
• Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, Diabetes, Parkinson's,, MD, MS, CP and ALS.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.