Health Technician Care Specialist

Shareef Reddick-Parker

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EDUCATION

Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Sociology/Criminal Justice May 2008 RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, Cherry Hill, NJ September 2021- Present Behavior Health Technician

• Responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment

• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate

• Provide customer service to patients and family members

• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible

• Keep clinical records secure at all times

• Encourage patient to maintain Recovery post-discharge

• Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights

• Responsible for intake paperwork, processing patient belongings, discharge paperwork, and processing patient belongings for discharge

• Observe Medication Distribution and update EMAR accordingly

• Submit Medication Refill orders to Physicians

The Arc, Gloucester, NJ December 2017 – January 2020 Residential Director

• Responsible for the operation of a residential program within the community. Its general maintenance, management, and programming.

• Ensure that the program meets all DDD licensing and other Regulatory Agencies that impact on the program.

• Serve as the Plan Coordinator for individuals residing in their own home. o The Plan Coordinator or designee performs the following tasks: completes the IHP interview form, updates professional services, coordinates a meeting date with interested parties, invites interested parties, insures consumer participation to the best of his ability, insures the IHP document is completed and collaborates with case manager and other professionals.

• Ensure that Group Activities, Counseling and Education are completed.

• Ensure that all foods and other necessary supplies for the operation of the program are purchased as need.

• Responsible for auditing medication administration.

• Oversee medication administration/ documentation process.

• Administer medication as required.

• Provide to my supervisor a monthly report of each resident’s program activities, i.e., medical evaluations, social functions, admissions, discharges, etc.

Shareef Reddick-Parker

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• Forward to The Arc Finance Department, through the Team Leader, a monthly statement accounting for all program expenditures.

• Participate in the hiring, evaluation and termination process.

• Responsible for program staff annual performance appraisals, training of program staff as needed and required by Agency/Residential Policies and Procedures.

• Make sure all staff comply with the DDD Program Manual, The Arc Gloucester Policies and Procedures Manual and applicable state, local, and federal regulations.

• Cooperate with The Arc Gloucester, Division Staff and Developmental Disability Licensing staff; reviews, investigations, inspections.

Twin Oaks Integrated, Mount Holly, NJ April 2017- July 2017 Residential Supervisor

• Provide supervision, guidance, skill building, and rehabilitation to people with developmental disabilities in a group home setting.

• Participate in strategic briefing to discussion scheduling, planning of events, and coordination of doctor visit for clients.

• Offer assistance and support to residents in performing activities in daily living (ADL) in accordance to their Individual Program Plan (IPP).

• Processed expense reports and maintained documentation to support transactions.

• Coordinated with staff members to ensure handling of all assignments and safety check(s) were performed in a timely and responsible manner.

• Document residents’ ongoing status and medication on daily tracking sheets, communication booklets, and medication administration records (MARs).

• Administer medication to residents in accordance to their prescription.

• Utilize crisis intervention strategies to ensure safety to all residents.

• Serve as a personal mentor for individuals by performing tailored activities to improve their social interactions and independent living skills.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Centers for Family Guidance (CFG), Camden, N January 2020- January 2021 Behavioral Care Specialist

• Establish supportive, motivational and therapeutic relationships with youth, ensuring an atmosphere of safety, security and responsible residential care.

• Ability to provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner.

• Responsible for daily supervision and being aware of where all youth are at all times.

• Supervise, observe and participate with the youth in the carrying out of daily routines (i.e. meals, school, chores, etc.).

• Serve as a role model and coach for youth regarding developing and using effective problem solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, independent living skills and responsibilities.

• Know current level of functioning of youth and appropriate needed interventions. Shareef Reddick-Parker

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• Observe and document the youth’s behavior, physical and emotional symptoms and perform behavioral management interventions as needed.

• Responsible for reading and being familiar with all youth’s treatment plans.

• Carry out daily living and/or behavior plans for youth, developed by a multi-disciplinary team of staff.

• Assist youth with skill building activities.

• Handle with Care Training completed annually.

Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital, Woodbury, NJ July 2014 – February 2016 Psychiatric Aide

Record and maintain patient information such as: vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, and/or discharge plans.

Provided patients with assistance in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as: bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.

Performed SOP techniques and restrained or aided patients as necessary to prevent injury to themselves, fellow patients, staff, or the property.

Interview patients upon admission and recorded any information necessary for the nurse. Bancroft NeuroHealth, Cherry Hill, NJ June 2008 – July 2012 Senior Program Associate

• Support one or more additional projects under developing potential staff, training in persons served behavior plan, or other issues under the development of staff.

• Process expense reports, cash, and receipt requests.

• In an accurate and timely manner perform other duties assigned.

• Participate in strategic thinking regarding the group home, assisting with scheduling/planning events trips, medical appointments.

• Respond to crisis situations.

• Coordinate within the group home the schedule provided for me by my Clinical and Operations manager to staff on the day to day activities, the handling of assignments to staff, and the person serve goal plan.

• Work with and collaborate with Operations and Clinical management on issues related to reporting to my superiors. SKILLS/ABILITIES

-Valid AED/CPR Certification

-CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification

-Medication Administration Certification

-Technical skills and abilities

-DCBHS Technical Assistance and Training: Behavior Assistance, Development Tasks of Childhood and Adolescents, Infusing Practice with Cultural Competence

-Other skills such as: Time Management, Adaptability, Emergency Response skills, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking skills, Communication skills, Social Perceptiveness, Quantitative and Qualitative skills, and a Passion for Improvement

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