Mental Health Human Services
Resume:
Chinyere Oji
Pomona, NY *****
**************@*****.***
Human Services Professional / Caseworker with extensive, diversified and responsible experience providing comprehensive care, supervision and advocacy for individuals with mental health, physical health and long-term illnesses and implementing procedures to improve quality of life issues. A dedicated individual with expertise in working with patients and families, providing counseling, developing care plans, documenting all activities and ensuring positive work results seeks a position that fully capitalizes on this experience while providing further career growth. ATTRIBUTES
PROVEN HUMAN SERVICES / CARE-GIVING / CASE MANAGEMENT SKILLS MULTI-TASKING TEAM LEADER
CONSISTENT PRODUCER / QUICK TO LEARN ORGANIZED PLANNER / DECISION MAKER
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR (Oral and Written) INTERACT PROFESSIONALLY AT ALL LEVELS Work Experience
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
JAWONIO, INC - New City, NY
August 2019 to Present
Overnight DSP
Stay awake and assuring the safety of every resident in the night. Once in four months fire drill is done, this teaches them what they will do during fire.
They contact us when they are sick in the night for PRN medication. In the morning we assist individuals with daily living tasks from personal care depending on their disability.
We also monitor conflict to minimize the occurrence of larger conflict. Home Health Aide
A & T HEALTH CARE AGENCY - New City, NY
2018 to Present
• Provide in-home or in-hospital care and support to assigned patents through this agency.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including feeding, ambulating, hygiene, bathing and grooming.
• Monitor patients in performing physical therapy and exercises; administer prescribed medications.
• Escort patients to medical appointments and physical therapy sessions.
• Teach patients and family members' medication and proper care procedures.
• Handle basic housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Maintain accurate records of all care procedures and medications provided at each visit.
• Ensure the highest level of professional, efficient and quality patient care. Case Worker
NEW YORK CITY HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION - New York, NY 2000 to 2018
• Received and analyzed eligibility packages from individuals seeking services provided by the agency.
• Reviewed an expansive database to determine if the applicant was actively receiving public assistance.
• Contacted prospective clients to schedule a home visit to assess their condition and needs.
• Discussed with clients the services to be provided and requirements for eligibility to commence services.
• Maintained ongoing contact and home visits with clients.
• Ensured that service plans were focused on keeping the family together.
• Observed incidences of abuse and neglect; reported such cases to service providers and court officers.
• Provided support to families on matters such as parenting, conflict resolution and child behavior management.
• Participated in group supervision / case conferencing and scheduled individual supervision weekly. Education
BA in Education
Lehman College - Bronx, NY
Skills
• Excel
• Ms word
• Word
• Case Management
• Mental Health Counseling
• Behavior Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Meal Preparation
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Conflict Management
• Behavioral Therapy
• Addiction Counseling
• Crisis Management
• Medication Administration
• Child & Family Counseling
• Time Management
• Google Docs
• Microsoft Office
• Motivational Interviewing
• Social Work
• Autism Experience
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Behavioral Health
• Group Therapy
• Hospice Care
• Writing skills
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Drivers License
Home Health Aide
A valid HHA or CNA certification.
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Assessments
Home health aide skills — Completed
June 2020
Providing care to patients in a home setting
Full results: Completed
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Additional Information
SKILLS
MS Word; Excel; Fluent in Igbo (native language of Nigeria) PERSONAL
Organized Hardworking Dedicated Knowledgeable Focused Caring Resourceful Reliable Professional
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