R a’Shawnda Cheese

**** ********* ******, ******** *******, OH 44143 C: 440-***-****

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P rofessional Summa ry

Compassionate, dedicated and energetic Health Science graduate seeking a career to purse a

challenging position in the healthcare field where I can apply my desire to help others with

care, kindness and respect. I have been working in the healthcare field for 4 years. Working

w ith youths to seniors that are: t rauma sensitive, mental health, mental

retardation/developmental disability, chemical dependency, behavioral health, sex offenders,

d rug addiction, juvenile delinquent under Department Youth Services, foster and adopted

youths.

Core Qualifications

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Enthusiastic caregiver First Aid/CPR/BLS certified

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Communication skills H igh-r isk t rauma situations

• Housekeeping/laundry

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Patient t ransporter Adaptive technology

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• Therapeutic Crisis In tervention

T raining

Experience

Youth I ntervention Specialist 06/2013 -

Current

Catholic Charities Parma, OH

Working in a youth residential t reatment facility to assist in providing t rauma informed care to

clients related to their specific needs. Mentor youths by providing advice and encouragement on

how to demonstrate pro-social behavior. Monitors, handles, and responds to the physical,

emotional and t reatment needs of the clients. U tilizes and adheres to Therapeutic Crisis

I ntervention (TCI) techniques. Observe and report changes in the client’s behavior or mental

s tatus.

Di rect Care Professional 11/2012 - Current

ResCare Chesterland, OH

Provide hands on assistance with daily personal care including meal preparation, housekeeping

and maintenance. Provide assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, hygiene

support, grooming, feeding, toileting, t ransferring and ambulation.

R ehabilitation Technologist- I nternship 06/2010 -

08/2010

The Village At Marymount Garfield Heights,

OH

Under supervision, assisted patients with t reatments; and filed medical records and charts

appropriately. Transported patient’s to and from therapy. Performed other duties assigned or

d irected.

R esident Assistant 01/2010 - 09/2012

Emeritus Senior Living Willoughby,

OH

Worked in the memory care unit to provide assistance and care for seniors who had Alzheimer’s

d isease and dementia. Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living

activities, interacted with residents’ families and provided status updates, and knowledge of

adaptive technology.

P art-time Package Handler 12/2007 -

01/2010

FedEx Ground Richfield,

OH

Unloaded and loaded packages, scanned, sorted, lifted, carried, pushed and pulled packages on

continuous basis on or onto delivery t rucks. Abide proper body mechanics competency.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Cleveland State University - Health Science 2010

Cleveland, OH, United States

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