Nicole Gardner
Novato CA *****
ad285p@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY: Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a company that will be able to utilize my education, training and experience, as well as have room for career advancement.
Highlights and qualifications
● Very responsible,able to work independently and quick learner.
● Provide rehabilitation values with adults learning how to live independently]
● Able to complete intake assessments and implement service plans based on needs.
● Computer literate MS word,Excel, spread sheet and Data entry.
● Trained in working with difficult people and conflict resolution.
● Skilled in time Management and motivated self starter WORK EXPERIENCE:
7/2006~11/2006,Boston medical Center,Boston MA~Direct Care Provider
● Assisted seniors with physical rehabilitation, assisted with medications, reviewed medical needs,consulted with physicians and planned and executed special events.
● Answer telephone and routed calls to appropriate recipients
● worked with 4 seniors each day,providing meals,assisting with personal hygiene,provided community resources for patients in need of addition care.
● Certification of appreciation for conducting craft activities and games for 20 seniors daily to keep their minds active.
8/1995~9/2007Vinfen Corporation,Cambridge, MA~Mental Health Counselor
● Assisted 4 mentally handicapped adults with All day Living (ADL) skills such as cooking,cleaning,showering,banking,and exercise rehabilitation.
● prepared progress notes and periodic reviews to develop Individual service Plans (ISP)
● administered meddications and transported clients to and from day programs and various appointments,community outings for social exposure. 9/2009~11/2010 Cornerstone community homes, San Rafael CA~Direct care provider
● Assisted with 6 mentally handicapped adults males in their home.
● Provided cooking,showers,household task, and community outings.
● administered medications,prepared progress notes,and daily communication logs.
● assisted with rehabilitation and exercises.
12/2010~08/2013 Cedars of Marin, San Anselmo CA
Direct Support Professional
● Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities with everyday living skills
● Assisted with personal hygiene needs
● Provided support with cooking and cleaning
● Assisted with rehabilitation exercises
● Administered medications
● Assisted with Doctor appointments and activities out in the community
● Prepared progress notes and daily communication logs 10/2013~12/2017 Opportunity for Independence, San Rafael CA Supportive Living Skills Instructor
● Working with individuals with developmental disabilities
● Assisted with everyday living skills
● Assisted with personal hygiene needs
● Provided support with cooking and cleaning
● Assisted with rehabilitation exercises
● Administered medications
● Assisted with Doctor appointments and activities out in the community
● Prepared progress notes and daily communication logs 01/2018~ 2019 People With Disabilities Succeeding, San Rafael CA Direct Support Professional
● Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities with everyday living skills
● Assisted with personal hygiene needs
● Provided support with cooking and cleaning
● Assisted with rehabilitation exercises
● Administered medications
● Assisted with Doctor appointments and activities out in the community
● Prepared progress notes and daily communication logs 01/2020~12/2022 Bayside MLK School, Sausalito CA
Kitchen Support Worker
● Assisted the Chef with preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch for 150 Students
● Washed Dishes
● Followed meal plans
● Attended meetings
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Braintree High School Braintree,MA
● graduated 1990
Certficate in Effective Communiction in the workplace, San Rafael, CA 4/2009 Certificae in DSP year 1 training 2/2010
Cerification in how to work with individuals in a wheelchair 6/2009 Certification in Mental health Counseling 4/1994