Tory Fry Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lead groups on how to manage everyday tasks in an effort to help individuals gain independence; life skills, reading, simple math, health and wellness. Create and implement safe and age-appropriate community integration experiences. Confer with colleagues to develop Individual Service Plans and track behavior to be compiled in daily reports. Assist caseworkers and state officials in procedures of identifying, reporting and advocating in cases of neglect and abuse. • Increased focus and skill retention in my individuals through effective motivation and adaptation. • Communicate effectively with parents and professionals in regard to goals and behaviors of the individuals.• Provide positive behavioral interventions for adults with varying disabilities through direct care.

Langhorne, Pa

Liaison between company and consumer. In this position, I was able to be a comforting introduction to the care and assistance they were about to receive as well as, a point person to ensure their continuing needs were met. Conducted phone interviews and scheduled quarterly meetings with new and existing consumers, families and their caregivers to ensure they were receiving the highest quality of care. Evaluated the condition of the client and living environment for cleanliness, signs of neglect or abuse. Discuss any Individual Service Plan and medication changes, updated paperwork and discussed any changes to company policies. Submitted home evaluations, recommendations and/or complaints to senior staff and attended managerial meetings to discuss consumer progress, policy and procedure updates.• Improved company-client relations and reduce consumer migration.• Educated direct support staff on proper ADL and lifting procedures.• Self-motivated, independent worker that needs little supervision to reach peak performance.

Langhorne, Pa

Caregiver to adult with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Aid my client with ADL’s, including carrying him upstairs for use of facilities and bathing, transportation, doctors’ appointments recreational outings and errands. Provide emotional support and act as confidante to my individual in dealing with his progressive condition.• Advocated on behalf of my client in the Department of Human Services determination of ongoing care. Expedited the review of my client’s case to maintain his funding for his care.• Collaborated with physical therapist and neurologist to develop a therapy regimen to maintain flexibility and strength in an effort to slow the progression of the disease and improve my client’s quality of life.• Through my continuous work of motivation and encouragement, my client has become more out-going, social and self-sufficient.

Philadelphia, Pa

Instructed, motivated, safeguarded and assisted patients as they practiced exercises and functional activities under direction of the physical or occupational therapist. Monitored operation of equipment, while observing patients during treatment to compile and evaluate their responses and progress. Conferred with physical and occupational therapy staff to discuss recorded progress, patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment. Assisted patients to dress, undress and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings before securing them into therapy equipment. Measured patients’ range-of-joint motion, body parts and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations. Trained patients to use orthopedic braces, prostheses and supportive devices. Prepped treatment areas and maintained a clean, stocked and organized working area.• Consistently exceeded patient care productivity standards while I accurately collected data needed for the therapist and effectively demonstrated safe and sound therapy procedures.• Proficiently used manual and electric Hoyer lift, Biodex, goniometers, Therabands, Bonsu equipment, pad heating devices, and various tools for memory, balance, and cognitive regeneration, and maintained equipment to keep it in good working condition.• Commended repeatedly for my supportive and motivating attitude that encouraged the patients to work harder and maintain positivity throughout their rehabilitation.

Philadelphia, Pa

Contracted work to proficiently archive highly confidential medical records for Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.• Consistently exceeded standards of productivity and quality of work.• Motivated co-workers to increase productivity, fulfilling the contract before it’s term.

York, Pa

Developed and carried-out individual service plans for four developmentally disabled individuals living in my assigned residence. Maintained accurate records of daily activity, progress, health issues, and behavioral problems to be discussed with other managers for evaluation. Administer ADL’s, prescribed medication, transported residents to doctors’ appointments, day programs and appropriate recreational outings according to Individual Service Plans.• Effectively taught high-functioning residents daily-life skills and helped them better their communication skills. Through my work my residents learned patience, responsibility and found better ways to communicate their needs to myself and other program managers.

York, Pa

Live-in, primary caregiver for stroke victim. Monitored his medications, meals, and ADL. Aided in his rehabilitation by helping with daily-prescribed exercises and activities under the direction of his physical and speech therapists.

Associate’S Degree, Behavioral Sciences

66 Hours Completed. Education included classes in Behavioral Health, Human Services, Casework, Group Therapy, Addiction Studies.

Certification, Nursing Assistant/Aide And Patient Care Assistant/Aide

126 hours of classroom training with clinical rotation at Philadelphia Nursing Home.

High School