Yolanda Allen 201-***-****
** ********* *** #21-201-***-****
Jersey City, NJ 07304
*********@***.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a rewarding position that will challenge my skills and further develop my experience.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Strong ability to empathize with client situations
Profound ability to address negative behaviors with positive attitude
Remarkable ability to develop trusting relationships with clients without becoming emotionally involved
Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication (both written and spoken) skills
Uncommon ability to address work independently and handle pressure
Sound organization skills, goal oriented, proactive, excellent at reporting, and tremendous persistent
Deep Love and interest in people’s care and well-being
Wide crisis intervention skills
CPR Certified
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Proficient in resident safety
Self-motivated
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Trinitas Hospital 3/05 – 5/11
Mental Health Worker
Adolescent Psychiatry/Behavioral Unit
Implement ADL skills
Implement goals and group teaching
Supervise, organize, and support recreational and socialization activities
Provide one on one support to children with behavioral problems
Ensure the safety of all clients
Tender Touch Rehabilitation 6/2004 – 2/2005
Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide
Transported patients according to daily schedule
Recorded the patients responds to treatments.
Set up equipment for therapist as indicated
Assisted therapist with transfers and ambulation
Ensured documentation was properly signed by physician
Performed chart audits weekly and reported findings to
rehab supervisor
Provided treatment that improves patient mobility.
Relieved or lessened physical disabilities of patients.
Assisted physical therapist in providing care to patients.
Provided therapeutic methods like electrical stimulation.
Trained the patients in their gait and balance.
Filed all documentation in charts
Faxed all necessary forms including time sheets,
Straight & Narrow Alpha II 6/2001 – 8/2003
Counselor Aide
Prevented, diagnosed and treated alcohol and drug dependency problems.
Identified client’s negative behaviors and monitored the actions.
Assisted client’s with alcohol, drug, gambling and eating disorder problems.
Conducted substance abuse educational programs for clients.
Assisted and supported patients in quitting drugs and to avoid future relapses.
Labor Management Concepts 2/2001 – 6/2001
Security
Great skills in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures.
Excellent ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Exceptional ability to drive motor vehicles.
Remarkable ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Strong ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
Profound ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Immense skills in providing protection services to individuals on campus.
In-depth ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepares reports.
Uncommon knowledge of federal, state, and local traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of a commercial passenger vehicle.
Profound ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Morning Star Daycare 03/2000 – 11/2000
Teachers Aid/ Secretary
Assist Director
Answered telephones, faxed and filed
Assist with parent and child activities
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, and class teachers.
Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programs for students and help monitor their progress.
Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
Assist class teachers with maintaining student records.
Support students with emotional or behavioral problems and help develop their social skills
Prepare and present displays of students ‘work.
Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching.
Undertake other duties from time to time as the head teacher requires.
Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield 2/1999 – 1/2000
Administrative Clerk
Collated, assembled and organized binders
Issued insurance cards
Mailed benefit checks to hospitals and dental offices
Shrink wrap machine experience
ClinTrials Research 6/1998 – 1/1999
Administrative Assistant
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Employment & Training Association 6/97 – 8/98
Teachers’ Aide
EDUCATION
Anthem Institute
Medical Assistant
Diploma in progress
Felician College
Allied Health
2 yrs completed