Deschell M. Collins

Delmar, DE

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Work Experience:

SHORE UP! Inc., Salisbury, MD 04/2017- Present

Project Director

Assist relief nurse with the routine paperwork responsibilities in the Center Nurse’s absence as needed.

Approve an on-going program of planned activities and experiences in a protective setting to activate, motivate, and retrain the elderly to sustain or regain maximum functional independence.

Operate the Adult Day Services and Residential Services programs in conformity with agency standards for physical safety and well-being of those elderly who use it.

Obtain contracts, leases, licenses, and certificates.

Supervise the requisitioning of inventories for supplies and equipment for the center.

Prepare budgets, budget modifications, bid notices and assist in the preparation of proposals and applications. Maintain ‘fiscal control” of department finances.

Evaluate and supervise spending and accounts record weekly.

Review programmatic reports i.e. Program Progress Reports, Project Performance Evaluations and Improvement Plans.

Provide yearly work plans, monthly and weekly schedules and To Do lists.

Supervising and evaluating all personnel, paid or volunteer assigned to Adult Day Services Centers i.e.RN’s LPN’s CNA’s and office staff.

Prepare and update staff job descriptions and ensure that evaluations are completed by appropriate personnel.

Monitor timesheets, travel vouchers and attendance.

Maintain necessary liaison with providers of health services to assure the provisions of service to carry out medical recommendations; securing necessary diagnostic, medical and treatment services; arrange for obtaining physician or hospital services in an emergency.

Ensure the evaluation of participant’s progress, utilizing the staff that provides direct services.

Ensure that the centers provide the appropriate number of days of service determined by the funding source and the Medical Assistance budget.

Act as liaison for the Division Advisory Council, assist in agenda preparations, membership maintenance and materials distribution.

Supervise the record keeping for the center that is required by agency policy, such as personnel evaluations, records of client attendance and progress, health and safety inspections, time records, and all training and related data.

Monitor participant files to ensure continuum of care and compliance with funding source and licensing requirements.

Establish and maintain cooperative relations with appropriate community services and facilities to meet the needs of the elderly and handicapped.

Pinpoint problems in the area community and plan a means of helping the target population overcome obstacles.

Maintain liaison with community and neighborhood institutions, organizations and ethnic groups.

Develop and establish a Quality Assurance system for evaluating program effectiveness and the effectiveness of the individual health care plans and interventions

Develop a monitoring plan and assign components to center staff.

Perform random audits of client records for compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Ensure that centers and vehicles are maintained at acceptable standards.

Residential Services Director 05/2005-Present

Maintain Residential Services Aides schedules daily/weekly.

Maintain Residential Services Aides files monthly.

Plan and develop training skills for all Residential Services staff.

Maintain client’s files as needed.

Coordinate services offered by the Home Services project with those offered by existing health agencies and professional services in the area.

Review, approve and assign all potential project referrals.

Provide staff, clients and the public with information regarding Medicare and community resources.

Recruiting additional Certified Nursing Aides and serve as a backup aide.

Set up personal care, chore, or respite services in the tri-county area for eligible clients.

Monitor personal care, chore, or respite services as needed.

Document aide/client complaints.

Monthly check waiver clients to see if still eligible for In-Home Services.

Use office equipment daily.

Activities Coordinator 08/2010-04/2017

Research, plan, organize, develop, schedule, promote, coordinate, conduct, lead, teach, expand, supervise and evaluate a wide balanced recreation program to meet the needs of all participants.

Formulates program plans that include, but not limited to: arts & crafts, clubs, hobbies and collecting, and outdoor recreation, service, special events, sports (games/physical activity), mental and language arts.

Develops written lesson/program plans, daily plans, weekly, monthly, seasonal and yearly plans.

Complete Purchase Orders as needed for all requisitioned recreation supplies and/or equipment.

Implement activities for participants plan of care as suggested or determined by medical, physical, occupational therapy, and/or recreation consultants.

Maintain activity resources file for center.

Provide guest speakers and assist in educational activities.

Compile, submit, and maintain paperwork and documentation (fire drills, events planning, etc.) as requested.

Ensure program assistants carry out activities as planned in collaboration with Center Nurse.

Residential Services Case Monitor 05/2005-08/2010

Maintain Residential Services Aides schedules and timesheets daily/weekly.

Maintain Residential Services Aides files monthly.

Maintain client’s files as needed.

Recruiting additional Certified Nursing Aides and serve as a backup aide.

Set up personal care, chore, or respite services in the tri-county area for eligible clients.

Monitor personal care, chore, or respite services as needed.

Document aide/client complaints.

Monthly check waiver clients to see if still eligible for In-Home Services.

Use office equipment daily.

Certified Nursing Assistant 05/2005-08/2010

Responsible for providing personal care, chore and respite services to clients in the tri-county area.

Right At Home, Inc., Ocean Pines, MD 03/2005-05/2005

Home Health Agency

Home Health Aide

Responsible for assisting clients with personal care, chore and respite services.

Transport and escort the clients to medical services, purchase of food or clothing, daycare and banking.

Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, MD 07/2003-07/2004

Primary Unit Assistant

Responsible for admitting and discharging patients in labor and delivery, assisting nurses, assisting patients with personal care or any other personal needs, filing, cleaning, and sanitizing operating rooms.

Wal-Mart Supercenter, Fruitland, MD 06/2000-03/2005

Cashier/Sales Associate

Responsible for stocking merchandise on shelves, unloading delivery trucks, worked in jewelry, fabrics, hardware, shoe, health and beauty, and electronic departments, checked customers out at the register, and assisted the customers as needed.

Education/Certification:

Shore Up, Inc., Salisbury, MD 07/2017

CPR/FA Instructor

Bay Shore Services, Inc., Salisbury, MD 04/2014

Medication Technician Certification

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD 05/2008

B. S. in Biology Degree

Washington High School, Princess Anne, MD 05/2002

High School Diploma

J.M. Tawes Technology Center, Westover, MD 05/2002

Nursing Assistant Certification

CPR

First Aid

Training:

SHORE UP! Inc., Salisbury, MD

Annual AMDC/Residential Services In-Service Education:

Infection Control & Prevention, Dementia Care/Elder Abuse; Accident Prevention; Fire Safety; Diabetes Education; Death & Dying; Job Performance/Accountability; Documentation; Food Handling & Safety; HIPAA Regulations; Harassment

CPR/FA

Volunteer:

Homeroom mom

PTA

Head Start Center

Choir member at church

Hobbies:

Reading

Volleyball

Collecting porcelain dolls

Shopping

References available upon request

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