Medical Manager

Dirce panachyda

** ******* ***** **** ? Jackson, New Jersey, 08527 ? 908-***-**** ?

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position within the field of social services utilizing my

knowledge of foreign languages and diverse background

EDUCATION

Universidade Braz Cubas

Sao Paulo, Brazil

BA, Journalism

1989

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, NJ

Certified Medical Interpreter for translating between the Portuguese,

Spanish, and English languages 2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EIHAB Human Services, INC

Freehold, NJ

Present

Direct Care Counselor

Provide on site behavioral health care support to individuals with

developmental disabilities in a residential setting

Responsible for providing daily structure and coverage to the residence,

which includes supervision and assistance with daily living skills,

personal care needs, case management, medication management, individual

debilitation plan and recreational and social activities.

Opportunity Knocks Incorporated

Freehold, NJ

Life Skills Counselor

2011-2013

Provided direct care and guidance to individuals with developmental

disabilities

Motivated residents to complete activities of daily living, using

personalized programs designed to increase independence

Aided individuals in the development of skills in fundamental areas

including personal hygiene, household maintenance, and physical and

emotional well being

Supervised the evening shifts and delegated routine nightly tasks to staff

members

Comfort Care Home Healthcare Services, LLC

Keyport, NJ

Parent Mentor

2010-2011

Offered emotional and intellectual support and facilitated in the

development of essential parenting skills

Directly assisted in multiple aspects of childcare which included

accompanying clients to medical appointments and promoting physical

wellness through creative recreational activities

Provided progressive guidance to a diverse population of children,

including those with learning disabilities

Jornal da Tarde

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Freelance Journalist

1999-2003

Turner South America, Ltda

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Public Relations Manager

1998-2000

Jornal o Correio Popular

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Agricultural Freelance Journalist

1997-1998

Secretary of Agriculture (CATI)

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Journalist

1993-1996

ACTIVITIES and COMMUNITY SERVICE

Parker Family Health Center

Interpreter

Provided translation services for a medical clinic primarily serving low

income families

Paul M. Mcguire Family Health Center

Interpreter

Provided translation services for a medical clinic primarily serving low

income families

Freelance Volunteer

Community Companion

Offered companionship and assisted numerous citizens of Westlake's adult

community in routine daily activities

SKILLS

Ability to communicate in Portuguese,

Spanish, and English

CPR and First Aid Certified

Medication Administration Certified

Experience conducting interviews

Trained in Crisis Management

Trained in Preventing Abuse and Neglect

Managerial Experience

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