Saskia Jonckheere
Antwerp
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teamcoach
Heder
09.2017 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Special Education Generalist Psychiatric Hospital
University Center Child And Adolescent Psychiatry
10.2001 - 08.2017
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Special Educator
Van Celsthuis Special Youthcare
08.1999 - 09.2001
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
- Liaised with parents of youth and community leaders to organize youth empowerment programs and activities.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Generalist
Plantijn Hogeschool
Antwerpen06.1999
Bachelor Degree - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Karel De Grote Hogeschool
Antwerp09.1996
Primary School -
Ecole Blanchot
Sénegal - Dakar09.1988
Skills
- Teambuilding
- Training and Development
- Self-Motivated
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
du
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Teamcoach
Heder
09.2017 - Current
Special Education Generalist Psychiatric Hospital
University Center Child And Adolescent Psychiatry
10.2001 - 08.2017
Special Educator
Van Celsthuis Special Youthcare
08.1999 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Generalist
Plantijn Hogeschool
Bachelor Degree - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Karel De Grote Hogeschool
Primary School -
Ecole Blanchot
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