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Hickmatu Gba-Kamara

Lansdowne

Summary

Innovative and goal-oriented Residential Support Specialist committed to professional development and expert leadership of Residential Treatment Facility at Melmark.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Support Specialit

Melmark
Berwyn
01.2009 - Current
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.

ABA Counselor

Melmark
Berwyn
01.2006 - Current
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to facilitate programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to remain current on best practices within the counseling field.

Adult Residential Counselor

Melmark
Berwyn
07.2005 - 06.2006
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
  • Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
  • Counseled residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life.
  • Cared for residents by assisting in changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning and personal hygiene.
  • Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.

Education

Psychology

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA

Behavior Science

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Skills

  • Team Supervision
  • Activities Oversight
  • Student Behavior Observance
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Maintenance Requests
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Communication
  • Emergency Response
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Staff Meeting Coordination
  • Issue Resolution
  • Progress Documentation
  • Life Skills Development

Timeline

Residential Support Specialit

Melmark
01.2009 - Current

ABA Counselor

Melmark
01.2006 - Current

Adult Residential Counselor

Melmark
07.2005 - 06.2006

Psychology

Delaware County Community College

Behavior Science

Wilmington University

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