Kathleen Taylor
Summary
West Bridgewater, MA ***79
***********@*****.***
• To obtain a position helping those in need, and to utilize my experience and skills in the health and human services field.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Behavior Therapist
ALP- Autism Learning partners - Weymouth, MA
January 2020 to Present
I’m currently working part time as a Behavioral Therapist, at Autism Learning Partners.
• I help kids on the autism spectrum, reach their goals using ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis
• I take data on an online program for each goal that is being worked on. The data is reviewed by my BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analysis.
• As each goal is mastered, new goals are put into place. I work with my client to help achieve the goals written by my BCBA.
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• Reinforcers are put in place to encourage the child, as well as reward and praise the child’s accomplishments.
Residential Counselor
Chamberlain International School - Middleboro, MA
June 2019 to Present
I work as a residential counselor at a therapeutic boarding school. Assisting residential students in their dorms. Helping with homework, assisting with students issues, community activities and meal prep. Keeping students engaged, and helping diffuse or limit behavioral outbursts. Life Skills Trainer
Neuro Restorative - North Easton, MA
May 2018 to Present
Caring for individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries in a residential group home. Helping individuals to reach their goals to their highest potential. Administering medications according to MAP (medication administration program) Transporting individuals on appointments and recreational outings. Documentation/ IDAPS and communication logs.
Assisting with ADLS when needed
Office Assistant
American Seal and Pave - West Bridgewater, MA
June 2015 to June 2017
• Taking and making customer phone calls
• Filing, typing, data entry and ordering office supplies
• Mailing invoices
• Running errands (banking, delivering lunches)
Residential Counselor III / Office Assistant
Vinfen - Cambridge, MA
February 2010 to February 2014
• Provided services in a residential program with a senior level of expertise
• Maintained and updated documentation in individuals' progress books, daily logs and program records
• Wrote individuals' monthly and quarterly progress notes
• Attended individuals' ISP meetings
• Provided direct training and support (coaching, assistance, modeling and reinforcement) for individuals' served in meeting their ISP goals.
• Scheduling of individuals' medical and dental appointments
• Transported individuals and attended scheduled appointments, banking, community outings and shopping
• Case management ( banking, handling of individuals' money, logging money to and from financial books)
• Performed hands on tasks (cooking, cleaning and assisting individuals' with ADL's)
• Medication administration ( store, administer, document and dispose of medication for individual's served consistent with MAP and company requirements)
• Assisted supervisor with paperwork and computer work (monthly medication sheets for all clients, updating of emergency fact sheets, maintaining clients confidential files)
• Participated in all mandated staff meetings and trainings.
• Assisted supervisor with interviews and orientation of new staff. Provided shift coverage for program as necessary.
Education
Associate degree in Criminal Justice
Kaplan University (online)
April 2007
Skills
• Certified Home Health (10+ years)
• CPR / First Aid (10+ years)
• data entry (4 years)
• Home Care (10+ years)
• Developmental Disabilities Experience (10+ years)
• Meal Preparation
• Medication Administration
• Caregiving (10+ years)
• Crisis Intervention
• Senior Care
• Childcare
• Social Work
• Behavioral Therapy (Less than 1 year)
• Autism Experience
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
First Aid CPR AED
Assessments
Home Health Aide Skills — Proficient
October 2020
Providing care to patients in a home setting.
Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
• CHHA ( Certified Home Health Aide )
• Computer skills/programs - data entry, researching ( Microsoft word, outlook, Oars)
• MAP certified
• CPR / First Aid certified