Experience

Abilis

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Live-In Caregiver

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  • Establish a learning environment more suitable to the client’s overall needs.• Teach social skills, manners, relationship building, and financial management.• Keep records of client’s behavior, and progress, and provide updates to parents.• Teach independence by encouraging client to try to accomplish task on their own.• Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.• Supervise the management of client’s funds and possessions, within the guidelines of the IAP and agency.• Provide social support, including playing cards, reading out loud, watching television jointly and conversing. Show less

• Individualized Day program Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  • Complete annual performance appraisals of assigned staff.• Assist management staff in the approval and submission of timesheets.• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and provide ongoing training to new Day Program staff.• Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the Adult Day Program and Older Adult Services.• Maximize Medicaid billing, participate in the development of the program budgets, and monitor the program expenses.• Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in clientcondition to higher management team.• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives aiming to create greater access to career opportunities for underrepresented groups.• Ensure proper staff coverage of individuals enrolled in the program and provide coverage as needed.• Attend, as needed, individual team meetings, ISP meetings, QEST reviews, Visions for Equalitymonitoring and Support Coordination monitoring with or in the absence of Adult Day and Older Adult Program Specialists.• Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with residential facilities, families, and other community agencies/members in order to facilitate referrals, coordinate implementation strategy plans and improve program services. Show less



Ability Beyond

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Life Skill Instructor

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2020

  • Maintained the confidentiality of individual’s records in accordance with agency policies and procedures. • Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses. • Assisted individuals with cooking, laundry, hygiene, money management, transportation, social and recreational skills. • Helped individuals with an intellectual disability/mental health reach their goals, develop skills, and provide support as required. • Maintained a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and rehabilitation and facilitates the development of independent and self-help skills of the individuals. Show less



Custom Protective Services

• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Security Guard

  • Feb 2015 - Oct 2019

  • Worked with EMS, fire, or police department as required during emergencies. • Circulated amongst visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property. • Upheld verifiable record of reliable and punctual work attendance including all shifts and overtime. • Prepared reports of daily activities and irregularities regarding equipment or property damage and suspicious activity. • Monitored and authorized the access of employees, clients, and guests to guard against theft and maintained security of premises. Show less



U.S. Security Associates, Inc.

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Security Guard

  • Dec 2010 - Jun 2016

  • Communicated vital information by chain of command. • Showcased remarkable ability to work independently and with other security team members. • Maintained all professional standards by closely adhering to the policies and procedures of the company. • Demonstrated ability to resolve high pressure situations by exercising good judgment and decision-making skills. • Patrolled the company's premises to detect irregular activity and ensure the safety of the property and occupants. • Demonstrated calm under pressure and quick decision-making in responding to emergency scenarios and crisis situations. Show less



Macy's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Representative

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2010

  • Assisted with new employee training. • Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise. • Answered customers' questions about merchandise and advised customers on merchandise selection. • Itemized and totaled customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accepted cash or charge card for purchases. • Assisted with new employee training. • Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise. • Answered customers' questions about merchandise and advised customers on merchandise selection. • Itemized and totaled customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accepted cash or charge card for purchases.