Compassionate Behavioral Health & Senior Care Specialist

Michelle Knight

Richmond, VA ***** • 804-***-**** • *******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Compassionate and dependable Behavioral Health and Senior Care Professional with extensive experience supporting individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and seniors in clinical, school, and residential settings. Skilled in behavior support, ABA implementation, activity planning, and maintaining positive, structured environments.

Core Competencies

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Autism & Developmental Disabilities Support

• Behavioral Health Intervention

• Senior Activity Planning

• Classroom & 1:1 Support

• Data Collection & Documentation

• Child Development & Caregiving

• Administrative Support

• Customer Service & Communication

Professional Experience

Activities Assistant – Harmony at Hanover (2024–Present) Assist with planning and coordinating resident programs, daily activities, and engagement events to promote social interaction and wellness.

Prep Cook / Line Cook – Vitality Senior Services (2024–Present) Prepare meals, maintain kitchen safety, support dining operations, and lead bi-monthly senior art sessions.

Behavioral Health Technician – Centria Healthcare (2023–Present) Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism, support behavior plans, developmental skills, and daily living routines.

Behavior Technician – Mending Fences (2021–Present) Support autistic children and adults in school settings, assisting with behavior management, social skills, and daily routines.

Sales Representative – Telespectrum (2005–2016)

Supported AT&T; customers with billing, service setup, troubleshooting, and account management. Administrative Assistant – Super Flex Ltd. (1999–2005) Coordinated communication, managed billing records, maintained databases, and handled a 14-line phone system.

Clerical Aide / Claims Agent – Coney Island Hospital (1991–1998) Processed patient data, billing forms, trained new staff, and managed a 7-line hospital phone system. Education

Thomas Jefferson High School — Diploma, 1988

Certifications

• Certified Behavioral Health Technician

• RBT Certification (40-Hour Training)

• Childcare Certification

• Child Development Associate (CDA)

• CPR & First Aid (Valid 2023–2025)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Training for Paraprofessionals

• Driver’s License (Valid 2023–2030)

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