Jennifer M. Care Companion in Winchester, VA 22603

Northwestern Community Services Board
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor
• Working with at-risk youth and youth with mental illness to assist them in being successful in the classroom setting, through rapport building, individualized case management, safe management of behavioral crisis, collaborating with the treatment team, identifying client goals, devising and implementing individual service plans, and providing guidance and counseling in all areas, including, but not limited to; grief, substance abuse, anger management, medication management and organizational skills
• Identifying and advocating client educational and occupational needs
• Problem solving and conflict resolution
• Linking client and family to appropriate community resources

Staunton Manor Nursing Home/ Augusta Rehab
CNA
• Providing Activities of Daily Living to acute care, geriatric, rehabilitative and Alzheimer's residents
• Monitoring vital signs
• Incontinence care and catheterization
• Transferring immobile residents; gait belts and use of Hoyer Lift
• Assisting residents with Range of Motion exercises
• Monitoring intake and output of fluids
• Monitoring for signs and symptoms of illness or injury
• Handling job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, all appropriate professional standards, and applicable federal and state laws
• Answering phones and directing calls appropriately
• Reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Communicating effectively with residents, their families, and the facility staff
• Training and assisting students and new employees

Western State Mental Hospital
Personal Aid
• Monitoring and assisting with Activities of Daily Living for geriatric and forensic clients and clients diagnosed with substance abuse, mental health disorder and the intellectually disabled
• Monitoring for health and behavioral problems
• Monitoring clients with Psychogenic Polydipsia
• Recognizing and preventing signs of behavioral outburst
• Planning and implementing individual care plans
• Providing clients with the skills and knowledge to enable them to excel after leaving the hospital

Clarke County Animal Control
Animal Control Officer

In addition I have completed the Early Childhood Development Course and have numerous certifications in both childcare and Healthcare.