Brigitte Purnell

**** ** ****** *****, ******, CA 92324

909-***-**** cell 909-***-**** home

addxr8@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Experience

Seeking a challenging position, with the potential for professional growth, where I can utilize the education and experience I have obtained throughout my career in the Human Services Field.

2010 - present Veterans Hospital Loma Linda, CA

In Home Care Attendant

Enables veterans to stay in their homes by providing a variety of health and personal services to support the veteran and significant others.

Provide in home care services to paralyzed veterans with POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER.

Assess patient's condition by monitoring vital signs, intake and output, blood sugar and mental status.

Perform various treatments, dispense medication, administer and maintain oxygen supply equipment, bowel and bladder care, lift turn, reposition and transfer utilizing Hoyer Lift and Electric Wheelchair.

Assist with activities of daily living techniques, personal care, hygiene and exercises.

Provide nutritious meals and snacks by following prescribed dietary requirements.

Maintain a safe, secure and healthy patient home environment.

Assist veteran and significant others with preventive management of disruptive behavior, problem solving, crisis intervention and de-escalating techniques.

Maintain daily logs, report any/all signs of physical or mental changes to Primary Physician and Therapist.

2006 – 2010 Pathways Inc San Bernardino, CA

Independent Living Counselor

Provide independent living, case-management, and mental health services to mentally ill, dual diagnosed, substance abusers and homeless individuals. Achieved by interacting with clients on a personal one on one level in their homes and in the community.

Maintain a caseload 10-15 families, assist in procuring appropriate supportive services such as; counseling, job readiness skills/training, parenting, drug/alcohol and literacy programs.

Travel training, bill pay, money management/budgeting, shopping, menu planning, housekeeping, safety disaster preparedness and maintain emergency home kits.

Oversee and schedule all medical, legal and various appointments.

Promote self-advocacy and social skills, hygiene and personal appearance, develop and maintain circles of support, communication and language skills, as well as problem solving.

Network with Regional Center and other outside agencies to develop and implement Client Individualized Service Plan, attend trainings and complete all required documentation under Title17 Regulations and Guidelines.

2005-2006 Option House San Bernardino, CA

CalWorks Coordinator/Domestic Violence Advocate

Provide counseling services to victims of violent crimes, sexual assault/rape, and domestic violence clients through one on one counseling,/advocacy, therapeutic intervention groups, training and oral presentations at local Transitional Assistance Departments, Hospitals and Option House.

Conduct initial intake and assessment to identify needs for services and eligibility, identify program needs and design services to meet needs and formulate Individualized Plan.

Case Management, crisis intervention, safety assessment/planning, support and coordinate communication between law enforcement, treatment providers, courts and TAD Workers.

Prepare reports and client statistics, provide on call emergency hospital advocacy services, increase community awareness and attend conferences and seminars.

2004-2005 People’s Choice San Bernardino, CA

Community Health Outreach Worker/Case Manager

Recruit and enroll families with children ages 0-5 and African American pregnant woman to participate in 1st FIVE and/or Black Infant Health Project.

Canvass high traffic areas and go door to door issuing flyers; conduct presentations and enroll families in the programs, keep track of outreach materials.

Manage a caseload of forty families, develop goals and objectives to formulate Service Plans, identify client needs for services such as; food, shelter, clothing, counseling, employment/training, education, facilitate parenting drug/alcohol, AIDS/HIV Awareness and health/nutrition groups/classes.

Attend case conferences, submit case notes, ensure program guidelines and procedures are fulfilled.

2003-2004 Miracles in Recovery/Save the Babies San Bernardino, CA

Administrative Caseworker Assistant

Provide services to pregnant woman with substance abuse, mental health and judicial system issues.

Perform routine clerical duties such as; phones, data entry, checking emails, faxing, filing, letter writing, coordinate

meetings, order supplies and financial transactions.

Conduct initial phone or office intake, provide resources and referrals, develop readiness for re-entry program, assist with

classes such as; prenatal, parenting/ child safety, sex education and relapse prevention. Assist with housing, financial

benefits, medical, legal and childcare.

Facility safety, perform random urinalysis, body/room searches, collect and document all clinical observations to

Treatment Team.

2000-2003 Unlimited Potential Alta Loma, CA

Independent Living Specialist

Provide independent living counseling services to a diverse population, maintain caseload, conduct home visits and teach

social/vocational skills.

Monitor medical/health issues, financial planning and comparison shopping.

Case notes, network with Regional Center and other agencies, comply with Title 17 Rules and Regulations.

1999-2003 Mary Shelter Santa Ana, CA

Resident Lead House Manager

Provide direct care and supervision to Severely Emotionally Disturbed Teens/At Risk Infants in a 24Hour Residential

Group Home, utilizing behavior management/modification, set limits, crisis intervention/prevention, safeguard the dignity

and protect the rights of each individual child.

Co-facilitate educational/therapeutic groups and classes, monitor child’s education and assist in daycare involving both

parent and infant.

Assure all medical/health needs are maintained, coordinate visits with significant others, work closely with a Licensed

Team and document any/all behavior, orientate new employees and assure facility adheres to Title 22 Guidelines.

1992-1999 Heritage Group Home Pomona, CA

Childcare Counselor

General safety and supervision of Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children in a structured open family style home

environment, designed to meet each child’s needs, set limits, conflict resolution and discipline techniques.

Dispense medication, transport to appointment/activities, meal preparation, chores and oversee educational needs.

Follow all Title 22 Rules and Regulations, attend trainings, observe and document behavior to Clinical Team.

Education

West Los Angeles Community College 1990

General Education for Nursing Requirements

Mt. San Antonio College 1993

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