Derrick Aaron

ac0hs8@r.postjobfree.com • **** Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19139 • 267-***-****

Residential Counselor

Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through many years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings.

Skills

Client Care & Safety IEP Meetings

Medical Terminology Privacy/HIPAA Regulation

Client Advocacy and Support

EXPERIENCE

Woods Services 11-2014/ present

Residential Counselor Langhorne, PA

Helped residents in recovering from mental and physical trauma

Taught resident’s skills to perform daily-living activities independently

Participated in several educational and recreational events for resident

Maintained relationships with family members of residents and provided them feedback

Organized social activities in group

Devise individualized therapeutic plans for each resident and implement the same

Monitor and document the residents’ progress on regular basis

Facilitate support group discussions and execute activities that encourage social interaction among residents at the facility

KenCrest Services 03- 2005/ 08/2014

Residential Counselor Glenside, PA

Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.

Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing

Documented client’s behaviors and all daily symptoms

Gave reports to DON and co workers

Trained in proper protocols for assistance in variety of procedures and treatment modalities

JEVS Human Service 02/2008 to 11/2012

CNA/ Home Health Aide

Provided medical and general assistance to clients within their home setting

Worked with patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, mental health

Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming

Education

Red Rock Job Corp Completed 1999

GED