Denisha Mahoney
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
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Education
Claflin University
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
August 2006- May 2010
Orangeburg, SC
Professional Experience
Tender Loving Home Health Care
Habilitation Aide/ Direct Support
October 2012 – July 2013
Pittsburgh, PA
• Provide supervision and direct care required to maintain safe living environment for
persons served diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
• Transport or accompany persons served to recreation activities, community outings,
appointments etc.
• Assist persons served with routine domestic or personal care tasks
• Nur ture and promote skills leading to independent living
• Administer various medications to persons served throughout the day
• Maintain accurate documentation of interactions of individuals during scheduled
shift
Transitional Services Inc.
Housing Support Specialist
October 2011- July 2013
Pittsburgh, PA
• Research and coordinate permanent independent housing options for individuals
diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities
• Provide outreach housing support to individuals in hospitals, group homes, long-
term care facilities, crisis centers etc.
• Collaborate with additional supports to implement and develop Individual Support
Plans for persons served
• Promote persons served to develop, maintain, and/or improve on individual goals to
maintain tenancy
• Facilitates the inclusion of community activities by assisting with grocery shopping,
community orientation, and by usage psychiat ric rehabili tation tools
• Act as a liaison and advocate for person served during times of illness