Direct Care Staff
Resume:
Stacy Davis
Argyle, NY *****
ad1i2h@r.postjobfree.com
Accomplished and energetic manager with a solid history of achievement in human services. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include direct care support, reliability and communication skills.
Work Experience
House Manager
Vanderheyden - Glens Falls, NY
October 2013 to Present
• Supervision, mentoring, coaching and evaluation of direct care staff to ensure treatment goals for individuals are met
• Assist in hiring process including interviewing and selection of staff, training of staff, planning, assigning and direct work
• Reviews and approves time cards
• Ensure staff have met all training requirements for their position and ensures physicals and PPDs are in compliance
• Ensures all direct care staff understands and is able to implement the treatment plans and behavior support plan for all individuals in their living unit
• Responsible for actively engaging staff and individuals in effective treatment activities and offer a variety of age appropriate recreational and social experiences for individuals
• Acts as primary liaison for family, clinician, and treatment team issues
• Ensures the safety of the individuals and facility, including completion of monthly environmental checklist, monthly fire drills, inspection and stocking of spill kits and any other health and safety requirements
• Ensures there is current approved, posted menu in the house and ensures dietary standards are followed i.e., appropriate snacks, portion sizes, adherence to menus
• Ensure USDA meal census requirements are being followed and documented daily, review, approve and submit to business office in accordance with billing deadlines
• Ensure attendance sheets are being completed daily.
• Responsible for budget management for living unit
• Oversees the purchasing of household supplies, program supplies, and clothing in accordance with all agency policies and procedures
• Implements the programs daily schedule and ensures completion of routines and life skill activities
• Oversees the planning for special events, holidays, birthdays etc are recognized and celebrated
• Maintains an environment that is safe by ensuring agency policies are upheld
• Review individual logs and locators to ensure completion Direct Care Worker IV
Vanderheyden - Glens Falls, NY
July 2009 to October 2013
• Employs procedures which maintain an environment of care that is safe and therapeutic
• Provides direct care to individuals per agency policy
• Implements appropriate supervision to assigned daily schedules, including all routines and life skills activities
• Dispenses medications per agency policy
• Safely transports individuals as assigned per level of supervision required
• Assists assigned individuals with specific tasks as designated by individual treatment plan
• Participates in the treatment team or recommendation process
• Assist in personal care of individuals
• Assures appropriate boundaries
• Assists planning in the development of recreational activities
• Ensures that recreational programming is established
• Orients new admission to the agency
02/2002 to 07/2009 Stay at home mother Stay at home mother Family Advocate
Transitional Services Association Inc - Saratoga Springs, NY May 1998 to February 2002
• Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
• Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
• Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.
• Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
• Oversee Medicaid- and Medicare-related paperwork and recordkeeping in hospitals. Residential Counselor
Transitional Services Association Inc - Saratoga Springs, NY May 1997 to May 1999
• Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
• Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
• Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
• Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
• Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Applied Science
Fulton Montgomery Community College - Johnstown, NY May 1995
Skills
• Administration and Management (10+ years)
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Active Listening (10+ years)
• Critical Thinking
• Coordination (10+ years)
• Time Management
• Management of Financial Resources
• Trainings (10+ years)
• Case Management
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Budgeting
• Interviewing
• Medication Administration
• Crisis Intervention
• Social Work
• Event Planning
• Recruiting
• Crisis Management
• Teaching
• Program Management
• Workforce Development
• Program Development
Certifications and Licenses
CPR/First Aid
July 2019 to July 2021
CPR first aid
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