Shalena Earls
Oak Ridge
Summary
Knowledgeable Activity and Training Coordinator and Residential Assistant with over 2 years of experience. Dedicated to helping develop skills and manage behaviors in an individualized way. Practiced multitasker with excellent time management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity and Training Coordinator
Ridgeview Behavioral Health
Oak Ridge
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plan next steps accordingly.
- Assisted in the implementation of crisis intervention protocols when needed.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment.
- Participated in continuing education and in-service training to advance skills.
- Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Created lesson plans, arts and crafts projects, games, sports activities, and other educational programs.
- Organized group outings to local parks, museums, and other attractions.
- Managed individual budgeted activities expenditures to minimize operational costs.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to participants, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Roane State Community College
Oak Ridge, TN05-2023
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, TN05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient safety
- Team collaboration
- Activity planning
- Budget management
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
- Leadership training
- Time management
- Individualized treatment
- CPI Certified
- Client advocacy
- Life skills development
- Problem-solving
- Patient engagement
- Confidentiality compliance
- Resident assistance
- Medical records management
- Documentation and reporting
- Direct patient care
- Residential care
- Group facilitation
- Ethical standards
- Mental health awareness
- Medication support
- CPR certified
- First aid
- Team building
Timeline
Activity and Training Coordinator
Ridgeview Behavioral Health
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Roane State Community College
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
University of Tennessee
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