Amberley Skipton

Amberley Skipton

+1-828-***-****

ad1f9x@r.postjobfree.com

Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Summary

I am a high-caliber, successful specialist in the healthcare field, with more than a decade of

experience in growing and leading the organizations for which I am a part of. My Qualifications

include but are not limited to: After School Program Owner and Director, Assisted Living

Director, Program Director, Qualified Mental Retardation Specialist, Client Support Coordinator

and Behavior Specialist. I am interested in becoming part of your team.

I am a high-caliber, successful specialist in the healthcare field, with more than a decade of

experience in growing and leading the organizations for which I am a part of. My Qualifications

include but are not limited to: After School Program Owner and Director,

Assisted Living Director, Program Director, Qualified Mental Retardation Specialist, Client

Support Coordinator and Behavior

Specialist. I am interested in becoming part of your team.

Work experience

Interpersonal Coach and New Employee Trainer/Fundraising Liaison

Aspire Youth and Family LLC

Currently Employed

Teach at Risk Youth in the Evening

Community Liaison for the Company

Rewriting all new Curriculum for the Company and then will implement and train all new and

onboarding employees

Organize and Carry out all fundraising for the coming year reaching a minimum of $50,000 by

the end of December

Private Nanny

Amy and Martin Chiwanga

July 22, 2023 until Present

Teacher

Lake Lure Classical Academy - Lake Lure, NC

January 2019 to July 2022

Teacher for Lake Lure Classical Academy, a private K-12

Taught Middle School Science and Math

Substitute Teacher, County Exceptional Child Family Advocate

Substitute Teacher, County Exceptional Child Family Advocate

Rutherford County Schools - Rutherford County, NC

January 2016 to December 2019

County EC Family Advocate for the county of Rutherford

● Assisted teachers in the classroom with children with challenges and/or needs

● Helped implement plans to assist teacher and children with behavioral challenges

● Developed Individual Support Plans (ISP)

● Helped assist teachers with child interaction techniques from past experiences

● Played key role in the development of the first sensory stem room at a Rutherford county

elementary school

Substitute teacher for the Rutherford County school system for all grades

● Received certification within a couple of months of moving to the area

● Have become a favorite substitute for several teachers within only a few months of living

in the area

● Utilizing over twenty-five years of experience with special needs and child care to

provide an excellent learning environment while the primary teacher is away

● Available with short notice (many calls come in the early morning)

● Provides great student control, while also becoming a student favorite substitute

Owner / Operator / Director

Owner / Operator / Director

The Super Cool Homework Shop, LLC - Mount Pleasant, SC

January 2013 to December 2016

Owned and directed an afterschool program for all grades through eighth grade.

● Opened after school program to fill a need in the community for a program focused on

continued learning and excellence

● Worked with students, teachers, principals, and parents to provide a holistic support

environment for continued learning

● Quickly became the premier after school program in the serviced area

● Successfully worked with students with learning and behavioral challenges that were

turned away from other after school programs

● Attended support meetings and trips students with special needs including IEP, 504, and

other support

Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care

Horizon Bay Assisted Living and Memory Care - Charleston, SC

January 2009 to December 2013 (Same as below)

Sunrise Senior Living (Edenbrook of Charleston) - Charleston, SC

January 2007 to December 2009

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Assisted Living Director, Assisted Living Coordinator

Assisted Living Director, Assisted Living Coordinator

Sunrise Senior Living (Brighten Gardens) - Brentwood, TN

January 2006 to December 2007

Manage an assisted living neighborhood of sixty-eight (68) residents. Supervisor of six (6) lead

care managers, one (1) assisted living supervisor, one (1) Medication Technician Supervisor,

and numerous care managers and medication technicians.

● Planed, organized, developed and directed the overall operations in accordance with

federal, state, and local laws, and company standards

● Taught the resident centered care model

● Managed the assessment process to determine the levels of care with the appropriate

staffing levels

● Wrote and implemented Individual Support Plans (ISPs)

● Communicated with family members and friends of the residence to ensure the best

possible care

● Trained all staff in “Sunrise University” curriculum

● Strive to achieve the highest rating (“A”) on the quality service review process

● Recruited and hired all care managers/medication technicians

● Performed reviews every ninety days and annually

● Ensured completion and maintenance of all required team member paperwork

● Completed all resident programming paperwork

● Completed assignment sheets for all shifts

● Did assessments for new residents either in the community or out of the community

● Maintained care plans and reviewed care plans for new residents, 6 months and

annually.

● Worked with the nurse regarding any medical concerns

● Maintained all binders needed for AL regarding staffing and residents, met with families

● Created schedule for CM and MT for all shifts

● Handled call outs and shift coverage

● Monitored the daily log and completed reference checks

● Held group and individual interviews

● Set up shadow training for new employees

● Regular staff meeting and in-services

● Ordered all supplies for entire community and was responsible for letting new residents

know about the program

● Attended stand up meeting

● Attended department head meetings

● Train the Trainer certification – trained about one (1) time monthly to all departments and

other communities

● Maintained staffing and scheduling and reminiscence

● Backup marketing director to sale apartments in both AL and MC

● Sat in at the front desk for receptionist when needed

● Covered or assisted with REM when a manager was not in place

● Filed out assignment sheets for shifts with LCM input

● Assisted in the coverage of wellness dept. while we had no nurse

● Performed pharmacy and chart reviews

● Completed assessments every 6 and 12 months, then gave to nurse to review

● Supervised AL CM/MT and Leads

● Set up and organized orientation

Qualified Mental Retardation Specialist / Client Support Coordinator

Qualified Mental Retardation Specialist / Client Support Coordinator

OPEN ARMS CARE - Brentwood, TN

January 2004 to December 2006

Reference center for all Program Managers and Program Managers Assistants. Ensures that

Company is complying with all State and Federal guidelines.

● Supported all Program Managers and Program Manager Assistant

● Developed a training module for all Program Managers and Program Manager Assistant

● Ensured all 68 clients were receiving quality care

● Ensured all group homes were in compliance to State and Federal guidelines

● Ensured privacy and confidentiality was maintained for all clients

● Monthly reviews of all Program Managers

● Conducted periodic survey reviews

● Co-Chaired Human Rights Committee

● Co-Chaired Behavior Support Committee

● Liaison between Physician and clients and their family

● Taught Orientation

● Taught new Program Managers the ISP process

● Conducted monthly training

Program Manager

Program Manager

OPEN ARMS CARE - Brentwood, TN

January 2001 to December 2004

Manage ICFMR group homes for clients with developmental disabilities. Assisted in the

orientation and training of new staff.

● Supported staff

● Generated schedules

● Assisted with the orientation and training of new staff, including program managers

● Managed parents’ expectations and involvement

● Ensured facility passed all state regulations

● Implemented Individual Support Plans (ISPs)

● Managed and balanced facility finances

● Ran IDT meetings as needed

● Ensured clients were up to date with all medical appointments

● Participated in Quality Assurance team

● Attended YAI conference

● Directly responsible for planning and leading team meetings, monthly paperwork,

reviewing of program plans, and implementing change in those plans if necessary

Individual Support Coordinator / Behavior Specialist

Individual Support Coordinator / Behavior Specialist

Res-Care/Salem Villages of Tennessee - Springfield, TN

January 1998 to December 2001

Manage ICFMR group homes for clients with developmental disabilities.

● Responsible for eight ladies with developmental disabilities

● Managed facility staff and monitored the implementation of both corporate and

government policies

● Managed hiring and termination of staff

● Responsible for payroll

● Wrote Behavior Plans for clients

● Delegated responsibility to staff

● Implemented staff disciplinary action plans when necessary

● Responsible for instruction of state abuse and neglect policies, and state incident

reporting for orientation

● Managed residents’ money and made a budget plans regularly to maintain proper

expenditure

● Responsible for all state regulation compliance including fire codes in the community

● Managed family expectations through bi-yearly Individual Support Plan reviews

● Communicated with family through monthly phone conversation

● Managed voluntary work program

● Responsible for client doctors and nurses network

● Proactive in maintaining and growing client interaction with the community

Team Leader / Program Director

Team Leader / Program Director

ComCare Incorporated - Greenville, TN

January 1993 to December 1998

Manage ICFMR group home for clients with developmental disabilities.

● Implemented daily programs for adolescents with mental retardation and autism

● Tracked daily programs, individual progression charts, and life skill progression

● Responsible for direct daily care of adolescents

● Managed house staff and monitored the implementation of both corporate and

governmental policies by staff

● Directly responsible for planning and leading team meetings, monthly paperwork,

reviewing of program plans, and implementing change in those plans if necessary

● Delegated daily responsibilities to staff

● In constant communications with family of the adolescents

Direct Care Technician / Assistant Marketing Director

Direct Care Technician / Assistant Marketing Director

Southerland Place - Brentwood, TN

January 1991 to December 1993

Team member which met the everyday needs of the elderly. In addition, motivated clients to get

involved in activities for stimulation and socialization.

● Responsible for direct daily care of older adults via implementation of grooming.

Nutrition, and exercise program

● Assisted with monitoring of vital signs and treatment therapies

● Helped prepare and serve meals

● Counseled families who had lost loved ones

● Helped ensure daily medication was dispensed correctly

● Arranged transportation to medical appointments and followed up to make sure the trip

went smoothly

● Assisted LPN staff with daily paperwork

● Managed and directed activities for residents

● Responsible for renting out available rooms and monitoring the waiting lists for

prospective residents

● Presented marketing program to interest parties who visit the community for information

● Managed community tours and telephone inquiries

● Handled phones and front lobby greeting of older adults and their family and friends

● Worked directly for and with the Community Director

Education

BS in Sociology

BS in Sociology

Milligan College - Johnson City, TN

1994 to 1997

Nursing

Nursing

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Columbia State Community College - Columbia, TN

1991 to 1993

Skills

I am a high-caliber, successful specialist in the healthcare field, with more than a decade of

experience in growing and leading the organizations for which I am a part of. My Qualifications

include but are not limited to: After School Program Owner and Director, Assisted Living

Director, Program Director, Qualified Mental Retardation Specialist, Client Support Coordinator

and Behavior Specialist. I am interested in becoming part of your team.

I am a high-caliber, successful specialist in the healthcare field, with more

than a decade of experience in growing and leading the organizations for

which I am a part of. My Qualifications include but are not limited to: After

School Program Owner and Director, Assisted Living Director, Program

Director, Qualified Mental Retardation Specialist, Client Support

Coordinator and Behavior Specialist. I am interested in becoming part of

your team.

Do you want to add any of these skills?

Experience Working With Students

Senior Care

Teaching

Childcare

Case Management

Tutoring

Program Management

Individual / Group Counseling

Certifications and licenses

CDL B

CDL B

F Endorsement

F Endorsement

First Aid Certification

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

CPI Certification

Assessments

Elementary school classroom management

Elementary school classroom management - Proficient

March 2023

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Call center customer service

Call center customer service - Completed

July 2022

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Scheduling

Scheduling - Proficient

March 2023

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Data entry: Attention to detail

Data entry: Attention to detail - Proficient

March 2023

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