Lavette Taylor
Objective
Piscataway, NJ *****
**********@*****.***
To contribute developed skills and comprehensive experience in Education and Social Services. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Residential Counselor
TRIPLE C HOUSING - North Brunswick, NJ
October 2021 to Present
Assist consumers in access and maintenance of quality rehabilitative support services. Support in household responsibilities, money management, oversight of medication administration and tracking. Team Leader/Supervisor
The Center for Great Expectations - Somerset, NJ
October 2019 to Present
Making sure shift runs smoothly with staff and residents, Keeping staff up with trainings conducting meetings following protocols, Following up and making appointments for residents making sure the house is apart and safe for residents and staff.
Direct Support Professional (DSP)Direct support professional Easter Seals of New Jersey - Edison, NJ
January 2009 to Present
Provide one- on -one coaching plan and supervise daily events assist clients with their social and personal development needs lead group sessions motivation clients to perform at the highest level while observing their behavior.
Residential Counselor
Cerebral Palsy Association of Middlesex County - Edison, NJ March 2006 to October 2008
Supervise daily living skills to facilitate independent living and community integration. Monitor medical and social needs involving direct patient care.
Teacher Assistant
Morris-Union Jointure Commission - New Providence, NJ January 2000 to June 2007
Assisted autistic and disabled students and students with behaviors in developing reading and writing their individual goals.
Education
High school or equivalent
Rahway High School
High school
None
Skills
• Direct Care
• Direct Support
• Personal Care
• Autism
• Disability
• Multilingual
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Experience with Children
• Crisis Intervention
• Supervising experience
• Caregiving
• Social work
• Case management
• Customer service
• Childcare
• Microsoft Office
• Home care
• Teaching
• Medication Administration
• Behavioral Health
• Vital Signs
• Meal Preparation
• Crisis Management
Certifications and Licenses
driver's license
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Assessments
Direct Care — Proficient
September 2019
Showing sensitivity and enthusiasm while providing care to patients. Full results: Proficient
Nursing Skills: Patient Focus & Orientation — Familiar August 2019
Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients Full results: Familiar
Verbal Communication — Completed
June 2019
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Completed
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