Shanika S. Cheatham

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Harrisburg, Pa. 17112

757-***-****

Objectives:

To ensure that the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, is maintained above standards. To be a non judgmental and fair voice for people with mental illnesses. To assist individuals with a disability in gaining a community based environment that allows them to live a reasonably normal life. I am 6 credits away from Bachelor Degree through Saint Leo University to further my education in Clinical Psychology, in hopes to someday establish a facility for people with all types of disabilities.

Education:

Saint Leo University

Southampton Campus Distance Learning Center

Virginia Beach, Va.

7/12- 5/2015 Plan to resume in the Spring of 2018

Tidewater Community College

Virginia Beach, Va. 23453

Degree: Associates in Social Science 6/08-5/12

Indian River High School

Chesapeake, Va. 23325

Diploma: General Studies 9/94-6/98

Training and Certifications:

First Aid - The American Red Cross Association

CPR - The American Red Cross Association

MANDT- Community Services Group

Autism Overview- Community Services Group

Therapeutic Options of Virginia (TOVA) – City of Virginia Beach Behavior Management – City of Virginia Beach

Person Centered Training (PCT) – City of Virginia Beach Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) – City of Virginia Beach Certified Cook & Dietary Aid – The Meadows Retirement Community Medication Administration – City of Virginia Beach, Community Services Group Fire and Safety training – City of Virginia Beach, Community Services Group Fire, Bomb and Natural Disaster Evaluations – City of Virginia Beach Infection Control – City of Virginia Beach

Physical Therapy training – Southeastern Physical Therapy of Virginia Certified food handlers – City of Virginia Beach

Occupational Therapy - Southeastern Physical Therapy of Virginia Defensive driving – City of Virginia Beach

Client observations and Assessment – City of Virginia Beach Vocational training – City of Virginia Beach

Program Writing – City of Virginia Beach

Summary Writing- Southeastern Virginia Training Center Pulmovest Training- City of Virginia Beach

Seizure Observation Training- Southeastern Virginia Training Center Tube feeding Training- Southeastern Virginia Training Center Recreation Therapy- City of Virginia Beach

AED- City of Virginia Beach

Gait trainer- Southeastern Physical Therapy of Virginia Stander- Southeastern Physical Therapy of Virginia Individualized Person Plan (IPP)- City of Virginia Beach Individualized Education Plan (IEP) - Southeastern Virginia Training Center Validation Training- Chesapeake Regional Center or Geriatrics Alzheimer’s Training for elderly and Down Syndrome- Southeastern Alzheimer’s Association Easy as Pie Activities and Training- Southeastern Alzheimer’s Association Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) statements- City of Virginia Beach Work Experiences:

Community Services Group (CSG)

320 Highland Drive

Mountville, Pa. 17554

08/09/11- 9/18/2017

Job Description: Residential Supervisor (RS) for a Autism Spectrum Disorder home. Plan, Coordinate, schedule, and implement support plans for the two individuals residing in the home that staff must adhere by. Supervise 10 staff members, scheduling, time and attendance, and act as on-call supervisor for the ASD homes program. Complete and monitor all budgeting and billing transactions for both the home and the individuals, Collect and monitor data entries as it relates to purchases and/or clients finances. Experienced in microsoft office/excel, time and attendance, access, and computer competence. Order supplies needed through CSG approved suppliers. Attend and schedule all appointments that the individuals need to attend such as Psychology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Gastroenology, ENT, and PCP. Orders all medications for the individuals and implement a Medication Administration Record

(MAR) for staff to administer medication per doctor’s order. Attend all supervisory meeting with Program Director (PD), Assistant Program Directors (APDs), other Residential Supervisors, Behavior Specialist, and Hiring Coordinator. Also, participate in Individuals Support Plan (ISP) meeting with the families, agency, and school administration. Daily communicates with the families of the individual and Dauphin County. Accompany individuals to and from community activities. Assist the individuals with personal care when needed. Collect data on behavior and social interaction daily, and record on a chart. Submit monthly paperwork to ASD in timely manner, as well as grade performance management plans of the staff I supervise. Flex out my schedule to meet the needs of the individuals and the home. City of Virginia Beach Dept of Human Services

2424 Courthouse Drive

Building 18, Municipal Center

Virginia Beach, Va. 23456

10/09-06/15/11

Job Description: Behavior Specialist I/ Recreation Assistant (B-Spec I) Plan, coordinate, implement, supervise and evaluate therapeutic assistance to Intellectual individuals with disabilities. Engage them in leisure and social activities according to their therapeutic need and treatment plan. This includes actively participating in the community, attending special events, swimming, movies, formals, volunteer work and several recreation opportunities. Communicates their daily progress with parents and staff productively. Implement Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy assignments according to their treatment plan. Transport these individuals to and from their day programs, medical appointments, and community functions via 12 passenger vans with automatic hydraulic lifts. Trained and train individuals how to properly lock down wheel chairs while using the six point checklist. Occasionally take staff out into the community to get further training on the operations of our city vehicles. Prepare and record daily documentation is electronic and paper record. Assist these individuals in their daily ADL’s as needed. Administer medications and feeding according to their necessary route. Fill in for the Behavior Specialist on the floor to ensure that the direct care is being provided according to each individuals plan when needed. This includes assigning staff to individuals and daily assignments for the day. Required to check vital signs and insulin levels for intellectual individuals with diabetes. Record and analyze weekly weight charts to ensure nutrition levels are sufficient. Manage the personal finances of the intellectual individuals. This includes purchasing necessary personal items as well as leisure items. Also participated on a interview panel. City of Virginia Beach Dept of Human Services

2424 Courthouse Drive

Building 18, Municipal Center

Virginia Beach, Va. 23456

2/08-10/09

Job Description: Mental Retardation Mental Health (MRMH) Assistant to intellectual individuals whom have autism or non –ambulatory conditions. Responsible for all of the daily routines for the intellectual individuals. This includes personal hygiene care, bathing, toileting, feeding and leisure activities. Required to administer medication by mouth, g-tube, j-tube, and mic-key. Prepare meals to all consistencies. Utilize City vehicle to transport intellectual individuals to and from day programs, community outings, and medical appointments. Perform physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy

(OT) upon individualized program plan (IPP). Assist with the cleaning of laundry as needed. Document all daily activities, personal behavior and any non routine situation. Certified by the American Red Cross Association in First Aid and CPR. Trained by the City of Virginia Beach in Therapeutic Options of Virginia (TOVA) and Behavior Management. Attended Person Centered Training (PCT) by the City of Virginia Beach. Trained and knowledgeable of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

(HIPPA). Fill in for the Behavior Specialist when needed. Required to check vital signs and insulin levels for intellectual individuals with diabetes. Record and analyze weekly weight charts to ensure nutrition levels are sufficient. Manage the personal finances of the intellectual individuals. This includes purchasing necessary personal items as well as leisure items. Southeastern Virginia Training Center

2100 Steppingstone Square

Chesapeake, Va. 23320

6/02-1/08

Job Description: Direct Support Professional I to numerous Non-Ambulatory residents. Responsible for all of the daily routines for the intellectual individuals. This includes personal hygiene care, bathing, toileting, feeding and leisure activities. Required to administer medication by mouth, g-tube, j-tube, and mic-key. Prepare meals to all consistencies. Assist with medical appointments. Dollar Tree Distribution Center

500 Volvo Parkway

Chesapeake, Va. 23320

9/00-4/02

Job Description: Order Processor: Select and process merchandise to be shipped to store locations. Ensure superior quality levels of packaging. Use of a conveyor belt system for shipping. Light housekeeping required to maintain a clean and safe workplace. Attend quarterly workplace safety training. The Meadows Retirement Community

220 Rainbow Lane

Chesapeake, Va. 23320

4/97-4/00

Job Description: Certified Cook and Dietary Aide to elderly residents. Cook and prepare meals using a menu and dietary plan. Operate restaurant style dishwasher, conventional oven, grill, and stove top equipment. Responsible for the personal safety of the elderly residents. Maintain a clean and safe environment.

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