James G. Small

*** ***** **** ****

Apt ****

Turnersville, NJ 08012

856-***-****

adz2a2@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Devereux Advanced Behavior, West Deptford, NJ - DSP November 2018- Present

● Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing

● Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes and tidying

● Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule

● Organizing with transportation arrangements to appointments

● Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs

● Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities Oaks Integrated Care, Hammonton, NJ- Residential Counseling February 2017- October 2018

● Oversee up to five consumers in a residential setting.

● Training and assisting residents for daily functions in order to prepare them for independent living.

● Daily tasks include, but not limited to; assisting consumers in personal hygiene; food preparation; house chores; taking medications; making and keeping appointments; interacting with others; learning how to cope and maintain self control in difficult situations. G Force Training, Blackwood, NJ- Personal Trainer

January 2010- February 2017

● Assist 9 customers per month, with a track record of helping 70% of clients reach goals within their first month.

● Design personalized programs and nutritional plans for clients to see optimal results.

● Taught fitness class based on Body Combat to over 15 students per class.

● AAAI / Certified

Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Hammonton, NJ - HSA

September 1997 - January 2010

● Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.

● Liaison between the patients and physicians to ensure comprehension of the treatment plans.

● Provided the clinical team with detailed documentation of the patient's progress and shift activities.

● Assisted patients with daily functions.

● Educated patients on proper living skills needed to maintain independence outside the facility.

EDUCATION

University of Southern Connecticut State, New Haven, CT 1994 - 1996

Undergraduate Study/ Communications

Skills

● Enthusiastic people person, advanced problem-solving, great organizational skills.

● Excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic.

● Passion for working with the mentally disabled.

● Works well under pressure.