Emare Jackson
Chesterfield
Summary
Energetic Direct Support Professional providing personal care and companionship to diverse patient populations. Attentively monitors daily living activities of patients to help promote independence and quality of life. Dependable caregiver well-versed in medication administration, ISP implementation and home-based care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Direct Support Professional
Diversity Training and Support Center
- Review Documentation audit of Progress notes
- Write monthly Person Centered Reviews summarizing the events and progress of
individuals. - Complete Daily Medication and PRN Audits
- Schedule and Document monthly required drills (i.e. Fire, Tornado, etc.)
- Create and maintain daily classroom activity Schedules for the program and community
outings - Prioritized personal safety, health and development through person-centered care.
- Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans.
- Documented care plan changes and other personal data.
Mental Health Technician
Cumberland Children's Hospital
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and promote recovery.
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Implemented group therapy sessions, facilitating open communication and fostering a supportive community among patients.
Direct Support Professional
Community Resource Center For The Developmentally Disabled
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Prevocational Services
Arc Of Westchester
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Ensures that Employment Specialist provide high quality person-centered services.
- Ensures that newly hired Employment Specialist are appropriately oriented, trained and supervised.
- Provides Programmatic and Administrative supervision to Employment Specialist
- Oversees the implementation of all applicable OPWDD polices and procedures.
- Teach different job skills while clients wait for employment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Services -
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UTHigh School Diploma -
Huguenot High School
Richmond, VA06.2014
Skills
- CPR Certification
- First Aid
- Medication Administration
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability Awareness
Additional Information
- 06/2022 - 09/2022, Review Documentation audit of Progress notes, Write monthly Person Centered Reviews summarizing the events and progress of individuals., Complete Daily Medication and PRN Audits, Schedule and Document monthly required drills (i.e. Fire, Tornado, etc.), Create and maintain daily classroom activity Schedules for the program and community outings, Prioritized personal safety, health and development through person-centered care., Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans., Documented care plan changes and other personal data.
- 02/2017 - 06/2020, Used verbal and physical strategies to manage behaviors and uphold treatment plans., Updated clinical documentation and administrative reports with timely and accurate information., Tracked medication activities and used care-focused approaches to improve compliance with prescribed protocols., Developed therapeutic relationships with assigned patients to foster mental health and alleviate symptoms of mental illness.
Timeline
Prevocational Services
Arc Of Westchester
03.2020 - 06.2022
Lead Direct Support Professional
Diversity Training and Support Center
Mental Health Technician
Cumberland Children's Hospital
Direct Support Professional
Community Resource Center For The Developmentally Disabled
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Services -
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Huguenot High School
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