Home Health Manager

SIMMA J ALVES

***** ********* **** ****** *****: 765-***-****

Cypress, TX 77429 ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Seeking a health care position that fosters growth, where I can apply my critical thinking,

communication, and practical skills.

Skill Highlights

Understands mobility assistance needs Quick problem solver

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Charting expertise General housekeeping ability

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Able to 35 lift pounds Medical terminology knowledge

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Understands medical procedures Valid driver's license

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Trained in grooming and bathing assistance Reliable transportation

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Respiratory equipment training

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Documentation procedures expert Calm and level-headed under duress

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Professional Experience

Wernle Youth and Family Treatment Center July 2006 to Current

Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist

Richmond, IN

● Provide constant supervision of residents age 6 to 18 years and assists residents with activities of

daily living (ADLs) and adherence to programming schedules, including but not limited to education,

recreation, and groups.

● Assist residents in recognizing and overcoming behaviors triggered by past trauma.

● Use of behavior management techniques as prescribed by Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, to de-

escalate, redirect, and, when posing a threat to themselves or others, initiate and/or participate in

physical restraints.

● Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

● Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients.

Charles Elementary School/ Richmond H.S August 2004 to August 2006

Para Professional

RICHMOND, IN

● Provided one-on-one assistance for children with behavioral problems.

● Extensive work and concentration on children with Asperser's disease and mental challenges .

● Initiated activities to help correct children experiencing behavioral outbursts.

● Assisted with educational direction of the children.

Comfort Keeper May 1993 to August 2004

In home health caregiver

HOUSTON, TX

● Assisted in all aspects of personal patient care.

● Assisted patients in and out bed, automobiles and wheelchairs to their prescribed destinations.

● Maintained records of services performed and the apparent condition of the patient.

● Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

● Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

● Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.

● Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.

● Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the

status of patients for which care is provided.

Nissi Care Home July 1985 to May 1993

House Manager

RICHMOND, TX

● Managed daily operations and all aspects of the assisted living facility including hiring new

employees.

● Managed 15 home health aides.

● Demonstrated effective leadership abilities and team motivation skills.

● Recommended and initiated personnel actions, i.e.

● promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions.

● Demonstrated effective leadership abilities and team motivation skills.

● Conferred with patients and employees to resolve grievances.

● Instructed supervisors on activities in their individual departments.

● Maintained high standards of excellence.

Education and Training

Present

Indiana University

Richmond, IN

1974

Richmond High School

Diploma

Richmond, IN

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