Sha-Quashia Felix

• Facilitated workshops focused on resume writing, interview skills, and job search strategies.
• Collaborated with community organizations to identify training opportunities for clients.
• Conducted assessments to evaluate client skills and career interests for effective placement.
• Mentored junior staff in best practices for client engagement and vocational training delivery.
• Established partnerships with employers to create job placements aligned with client goals.
• Engaged in vocational exploration to help clients identify work skills and aptitudes.
• Counseled unemployed individuals to determine suitable vocational goals, interests and aptitudes.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge regarding industry trends and employment opportunities within the local region, effectively guiding clients toward suitable job prospects.
• Provided ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, ensuring successful employment outcomes.
• Conducted mock interviews with clients, providing constructive feedback that led to improved performance during actual interviews.
• Enhanced client employability by providing individualized vocational assessments and identifying relevant skill sets.
• Guided clients through the entire application process for various government-funded programs related to education or workforce development initiatives.
• Organized and facilitated various workshops and training sessions aimed at enhancing clients'' professional skills and knowledge.
• Led and organized individual and group career counseling and employability workshops to facilitate job placement.
• Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
• Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
• Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in an effort to increase institution's interest in community service.
• Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide a wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
• Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
• Established relationships with local community organizations, expanding resources available to better serve clientele needs.
• Promoted a positive work environment, effectively managing conflicts and resolving issues among both staff members and clients.

• Supported individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
• Assisted clients in developing social skills through interactive recreational activities.
• Monitored client progress and documented changes in behavioral patterns accurately.
• Advocated for client needs and preferences during interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
• Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
• 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.
• Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
• Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
• Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
• Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
• Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
• Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
• Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
• Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
• Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
• Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating a trust-based relationship for effective support.
• Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
• Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
• Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
• Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
• Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
• Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
• Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
• Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
• Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
• Maintained strong connections within the caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
• Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
• Guided patients to the restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
• Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
• Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
• Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
• Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.

I have a GED and I attended two different colleges in last 20 years. I never finished. I currently do not have any college degrees.