Nursing Assistant Residential Counselor
Resume:
Latitiea Riley
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orlando, FL 32826
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I'm energetic, motivational, and dedicated to giving the best of to me to help others. I'm looking for a position to enhance my skills and knowledge to contribute to the business. To obtain a position which allows me to utilize my strengths, and enhance my gray areas; I enjoy a position that promotes growth and foster professional development.
Work Experience
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Aspire Health - Orlando, FL
August 2016 to Present
Provide a multitude of essential functions regarding the care and rehabilitation of the clients. These functions include – but are not limited to – consistently observing clients and documenting any change or unusual behavior, assisting therapy staff in group activities, monitoring social activities of clients – including family and visitors – as directed by the Program Manager Med Tech/CNA
Palms of Longwood - Longwood, FL
August 2017 to May 2018
Assist residents with medication. Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene, serves and collects food trays. Assists with patient feeding, transports, positions and drapes patients for exams and treatments. Assists patients in ambulating, takes and records vital signs, weights and I & O. Performs non sterile dressing changes, passes and collects bed pans. Changes bed linens. Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members, monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Provides age and culturally appropriate care, orients and mentors new staff members. Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Courtyard of Orlando - Orlando, FL
September 2014 to August 2016
Responsibilities
Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene, serves and collects food trays. Assists with patient feeding, transports, positions and drapes patients for exams and treatments. Assists patients in ambulating, takes and records vital signs, weights and I & O. Performs non sterile dressing changes, passes and collects bed pans. Changes bed linens. Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members, monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Provides age and culturally appropriate care, orients and mentors new staff members. Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orlando Health & Rehabilitation - Orlando, FL
July 2014 to January 2015
Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene, serves and collects food trays. Assists with patient feeding, transports, positions and drapes patients for exams and treatments. Assists patients in ambulating, takes and records vital signs, weights and I & O. Performs non sterile dressing changes, passes and collects bed pans. Changes bed linens. Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members, monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Provides age and culturally appropriate care, orients and mentors new staff members. Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Mental Health Tech/Group Advisor
Tampa Bay Academy - Riverview, FL
February 2005 to January 2009
Implement clinically necessary and appropriate therapeutic services for assigned patients, monitor patients to ensure effective supervision and care. Implement behavior modification techniques and addiction behavior training. Ensure the completion of required documentation for children and adolescents daily. Mental health technician provide direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under the direct Supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provide ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and their well-being. Promote communication and therapeutic relationships with patients. Assisted assigned clients in the participation, involvement and routine of their individualized program; as well as assist with personal hygiene, chores, social skills, meal preparation, and activities. Youth Care Worker
Joshua House - Tampa, FL
June 2005 to July 2006
Supervise and positively interact with children/youth. Engage in and supervise age appropriate play activities with children/youth. Direct children/youth in dining area, bedtime and hygiene. Conduct oneself as a "role model" for children/youth; provide appropriate direction of children/youth in their daily routine; give children/youth positive reinforcement as appropriate. Maintain complete and accurate daily records and report suspected child abuse/neglect as mandated by law. Implement behavior modification techniques as instructed. Attend staff meetings and/or training as required. Maintain the order, safety, cleanliness of the facility and grounds. Transport children/youth as necessary. Participate in the quality improvement process.
Residential Counselor
Human Development Center - Tampa, FL
April 2004 to August 2005
Supervise individuals with mental disabilities place in program by the courts. Assist patients with behavioral goals and daily goals to build independence. As a residential counselor, provide direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under the direct Supervisor and Treatment team. Provide ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and their well-being. Promote communication and therapeutic relationships with patients. Assisted assigned clients in the participation, involvement and routine of their individualized program; as well as assist with personal hygiene, chores, social skills, meal preparation, activities, and medication administration. Direct Care Staff
Hillsborough County Development Center - Tampa, FL March 2003 to March 2004
This position provides support and training to assigned clients including but not limited to emotional support, physical support and monitoring, and development of life skills through training programs, all leading to increased independence and participation in community life for persons with developmental disabilities and/or other related disorders. Assist assigned clients in the participation, involvement and routine of their individualized program; as well as assist with personal hygiene, chores, social skills, meal preparation, activities, and transportation.
Education
Bachelor in Social Work
Union Institute & University
2014 to 2022
Certificate in Real Estate
Tampa School of Real Estate - Tampa, FL
April 2021 to June 2021
Certificate in Nursing Assistant
Trinity Medical Academy Tampa - Tampa, FL
2010
Certificate in Notary
Orlando, FL
Skills
• Cna Certified
• Med Tech
• Nursing Home Experience
• English
• Clerical Experience
• Behavioral Health
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Autism Experience
• Medication Administration
• Vital signs
• Acute care
• Patient care
• Meal Preparation
• Crisis Intervention
• Adobe Acrobat
Certifications and Licenses
CPR
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Driver's License
RBT Certification
First Aid Certification
Certified Notary Public
Present
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