Roshni Sadanand
Fieldworker at Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Hindi Professional working proficiency
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Arabic Elementary proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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AALAS Learning Library - Orientation to Animal Care and Use at Rutgers
Rutgers University–New BrunswickJun, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Lab Safety Training / RTK-HAZCOM / Chemical Hygiene / Biosafety / Blood Borne Pathogen
Rutgers University–New BrunswickFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Adult Mental Health First Aid
National Council for Mental WellbeingDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Animal Research Clearance
Rutgers University–New BrunswickJun, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fieldworker
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
Placed as a fieldworker for direct work with individuals with autism under supervision of professional lead teachers and speech therapists. Built a strong rapport with the students in the Early Elementary classroom (Ages 7-9) through one-on-one sessions. Implemented principles of Applied Behavior Analysis such as Pairing, ABC analysis, Reinforcement techniques including Differential Reinforcement, Shaping, Chaining, running Skill Acquisition programs, strategic use of Discrete Trial Instruction, Task Analysis, Functional Communication Training, Prompting and Prompt fading, Natural Environmental Training to increase initiation, Functional Behavioural Assessment, linking functional assessment to treatment. Was also involved in data collection according to ACE, general maintenance of the classroom, the implementation of individualized behaviour teaching plans and other management plans according to data-based criteria, providing training in critical life skills for daily living, community integration, personal and social awareness, recreation/play/gym, prevocational, and self-help and independent living skills. Developed an extensive repertoire of functional communication skills and the ability to identify, adapt, and respond to critical situations in a calm and purposeful manner. Moved on to the advanced seminar in Autism fieldwork and became familiar with the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Wrote several article critiques culminating in a final APA paper and presentation on the topic, “Developing Tolerance for Wearing Face Coverings in Children with ASD”.
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Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Observership
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Dec 2021 - Dec 2021
High Dependency Unit (HDU) - Accompanied the Head of Department of the HDU on morning rounds and learnt about the histories and treatment plans of the critical patients. Learnt about the processes behind making medical decisions and how to input patient data in the hospital database. Observed doctor-patient communication, doctor-patient family communication, dealing with language barriers. Emergency Department (ED) - Accompanied the on-call physicians and observed the daily workings of the ED. Learnt about the proper order of admitting patients in the ED, as well as the different emergency levels assigned to the patients. Learnt how to take patient histories, patient data input onto files, patient communication and comfort, and how to act during critical emergencies.
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Mediclinic Middle East
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Orientation
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Nov 2020 - Nov 2020
Received an orientation of the following hospital departments: Laboratory, Radiology, Ambulance, Pharmacy, Quality & Patient Safety, Medical Records, Insurance, Client Services, Stores, Marketing, Information Technology, Front Office. Met with the department heads and was able to experience and gain a better understanding of each department and how they function together to facilitate the smooth working of the hospital. Received an orientation of the following hospital departments: Laboratory, Radiology, Ambulance, Pharmacy, Quality & Patient Safety, Medical Records, Insurance, Client Services, Stores, Marketing, Information Technology, Front Office. Met with the department heads and was able to experience and gain a better understanding of each department and how they function together to facilitate the smooth working of the hospital.
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Research Advisory Board Mentor
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Feb 2020 - May 2020
Mentored a first-time research student and guided them on working in a research lab and successfully completing the Introduction to Scientific Research course. Helped implement workshops and in-class activities. Received special leadership training in mentoring, program planning, professionalism, team building, problem-solving, decision making, and goal setting. Mentored a first-time research student and guided them on working in a research lab and successfully completing the Introduction to Scientific Research course. Helped implement workshops and in-class activities. Received special leadership training in mentoring, program planning, professionalism, team building, problem-solving, decision making, and goal setting.
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
STEM Summer Stipend Program - Worked under the expert guidance of Dr.Sally Radovick.Researched on “Investigating the Role of Kisspeptin in Mouse Placenta at Distinct Gestational Stages.” Lab techniques performed included pipetting, mouse handling and dissection, tissue collection, mRNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, RT- PCR, data analysis, gel electrophoresis, genotyping, preparation of liquid culture medium and Agar plates, and literature review.Created a poster detailing the process and results of this research to be presented at Annual STEM Lecture and Project SUPER Research Symposium.
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Research Assistant
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Feb 2019 - May 2019
Douglass STEM Research Project - Worked under the expert guidance of Dr.Kiran Chada.Researched on “The Effect of TSC2 Haploinsufficiency on the Incidence of MMTV Wnt-1 Breast Tumors”. Analyzed the effects of heterozygous TSC2 on the incidence of mammary tumors caused due to Wnt-1 in mice.Created a poster detailing the process and results of this research and presented at ISR poster session.Attained proficiency in using Endnote to find and apply references.
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Education
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2018 - 2022
Rutgers University
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences Major, Psychology Minor
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