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Kathleen E.

Kathleen E.

$15.00 / hr

New York, NY

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About Kathleen

I have been in the Human Service field for over 25 years. I worked in many different capacities in this field. I have worked with the elderly and the Developmentally challenged. I have a lot of experience with individuals that display behavior issues and can provide strategies to help assist them. I am a mother of 3 great individual sons. I am a strong advocate for the individuals I serve. I am good listener, caring and loyal. Some people even say very funny. I have integrity and always keeps my promises. I am very patient in assisting individuals with their daily living skills. I am CPR, first Aid certified. I am also AMAP certified ((administer of medication). I would be pleased to answer any additional questions covering my background. I can provide both personal and professionally letters of recommendation.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Overnight

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Resident Director of 2 group homes

Feb 2006 - Jun 2014
A VERY SPECIAL PLACE, Staten Island, N.Y.
Responsible for the direction and control of two group homes for the Mentally Challenged with various diagnoses. Supports the day to day operations in compliance with regulatory requirements. Assist in the development and the delivery of quality services, and engaging activities that meet the individual’s needs. Plans, coordinates and evaluates staff efforts to achieve program, organization and Individuals outcomes. Maintained individuals P.I.A. funds and petty cash. To ensure the cleanliness and safety of the environment were maintained.
Feb 2006 - Jun 2014

Apartment Coordinator

Feb 2001 - Mar 2011
GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Responsible for the coordination of multiple apartment units for the developmentally disabled, focusing on assisting individual’s in advocating for themselves and enabling them to move toward independence.
Feb 2001 - Mar 2011

HSP/ Case Coordinator at Day Program

Mar 1996 - Jan 2001
GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, Brooklyn, N.Y
Responsibilities included assessments, goal planning, evaluation of daily progress, ensured that staff adhered to the individual’s goal’s that were outlined, participation in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Mar 1996 - Jan 2001

Bachelors

Jan 1993 - Jan 1997
Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

Recreational Specialists/ Assistant Manager

Mar 1993 - Feb 1996
GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Developed programs to enhance social skills (peer interaction), physical conditioning (sports/exercise activities), and recreational abilities (arts &crafts).
Mar 1993 - Feb 1996

Direct Care Counselor

Jun 1988 - Jan 1993
GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Assisted individuals with their adult daily living skills. Responsibilities included but were not limited to administering medication, grooming, bathing and providing any needed support to enhance their independence
Jun 1988 - Jan 1993
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