Program Assistant

Sarah Scott

**** * ******** **. ***** Point, NY *4555

Phone: 607-***-****

Email: *************@*****.***

Objective:

To obtain a position in a company that will allow me to utilize my current knowledge while allowing me to learn and grow as part of a team.

Education:

South Seneca Junior/Senior High School

GED

Certifications:

CPR/ First Aide

ServSafe

Work History:

Residential Program Assistant 2

Elmira Psychiatric Center/ Geneva CR

September 2006-Present

Job Duties:

Provide assessment, teaching, assistance and evaluation of residents in daily living skills and socialization skills to enhance independence, community integration and overall rehabilitation goals. Utilizing a variety of teaching methods, for example: assisting, role modeling, hands-on, verbal prompts, monitoring, etc. based on individual level of functioning.

Planning and implementing a diversity of activities within the residence, as well as, out in the community based on resident needs, interests, preferences, choices and level of functioning. Provide feedback to residents, in a timely and private manner, regarding daily living skills and social interactions.

Provide situational counseling, problem-solving and role modeling concerning daily life situations. Observe, approach and initiate conversation/ interaction with residents daily. Listen, problem-solve and provide feedback regarding concerns. Ensuring residents are treated with respect and dignity.

Perform service coordinating activities assigned for residents, including writing service plans, progress notes, assigned case management duties and maintains all documentation up to date. Case management duties including informing families and other service providers of progress and/or difficulties. Attend and participate in periodic reviews and appointments as needed.

Maintain the physical property of the residential program to enhance the health and safety of residents and staff.

Respond to crisis and unusual situations using good judgment in accord with program policies. Utilizing first aid and emergency services appropriately, if warranted. Coordinate intervention efforts with staff and outside providers. Informs administration within one hour of incident. Clear, concise and accurate completion of incident report. Interaction with Emergency personnel professionally and respectfully, maintaining privacy and respect of resident.

Monitor Residents ‘self-administration’ of medication, documenting on MAR. Record keeping, assessing, securing medication properly and implementation of policies and procedures regarding medications.

Provide direction and assistance of staff in areas of incidents, crisis and unusual events. Contacts and inform administration of incidents, unusual situations, program, systemical and personnel issues. Other duties including Staff Scheduling, Staff Supervision meetings, Supervising of Staff, provide support and training for staff, SYSCO food orders, focus on portion and cost control, menu planning, admission/discharge of resident’s, screening potential resident’s, medicaid billing, chart review/assembly, inventory management familiarity, service planning, patient documentation, verifying/obtaining medication and medication changes.

Community Resource Specialist

Seneca Cayuga ARC

August 2003- September 2006

Job Duties:

Assisting individuals with developmental disabilities with daily living skills including, but not limited to feeding, toileting, meal planning, food prep and medication administration. To maintain the health and safety and dignity of everyone. Planning and implementing individual and group activities. Maintain routine records/paperwork regarding individuals required. Document and verify daily data, ensuring accuracy. Administration of prescribed medications. Assistance with personal care needs such as toileting and feeding.

Home Health Aide

Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service

July 2001-Spetember 2006

Job Duties:

Assisting patients in their homes to perform daily living tasks, personal care, meal prep, cleanliness of home to ensure health and safety of patient and shopping as needed.

References:

Available upon request.

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