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Nili Bendelman

Atlantic Beach

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Lieberman And Klestzick, LLP
10.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
  • Increased collaboration among team members by coordinating meetings, conference calls, and video conferences with internal staff and external parties involved in cases.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.

Direct Support Professional

HASC
10.2019 - 12.2022
  • 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.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • 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.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
  • Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
  • Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
  • Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • 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.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • 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.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Queens College
Flushing
02.2013

Skills

  • Document filing

  • Proficient in MS Office

  • Administrative Support

  • Document Preparation

  • Attention to Detail

  • Excellent Communication

  • Workload Management

  • Deadline Monitoring

  • Legal Research

  • Office Administration

  • Court Filing

  • Document Management

  • Time management abilities

  • Employee Training

  • Work Prioritization

  • Adaptability

Timeline

Paralegal

Lieberman And Klestzick, LLP
10.2019 - Current

Direct Support Professional

HASC
10.2019 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - History

Queens College
Nili Bendelman