Lydia Smith
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
- Compassionate and patient personal care assistant eager to pursue a career that specifically supports the growth of children with autism.
- Four years of experience working with children who have autism, focusing on meaningful and quality relationships.
- Well-versed in assisting members with emotional regulation, daily activities, and ABA therapy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Aide
ACES$
Newport News, VA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted client with activities of daily living such as feeding, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Developed a close relationship with the client and challenged him to do new or uncomfortable tasks.
- Guided the client to recognize and verbally express emotions, specifically feelings of stress and frustration.
Personal Care Aide
Consumer Direct Care Network
Waynesboro, VA
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported and encouraged the client during in-home ABA therapy sessions.
- Developed a trusting relationship with the client that nurtured his confidence to try new and hard things.
- Fostered a supportive but uncompromising environment for hard transitions, such as leaving the pool.
- Creatively taught the non-verbal client to communicate more effectively - in general and when frustrated.
Resident Assistant
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Enforced University policies while maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Managed administrative tasks, maintenance requests, room change process and incident reports.
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
- Lead fellow staff members in planning budgeting, and hosting events for residents
Barn Manager Intern
Rockbridge Alum Springs
Goshen, VA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained positive work relationships with fellow staff and management.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus to make positive, necessary changes.
- Worked with team members to promote great customer service and pleasant work environment.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Executive Assistant
Staunton Academy of Ballet
Waynesboro, VA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Greeted visitors warmly upon arrival at the office premises and addressed any concerns if needed.
- Answered telephone calls from clients providing assistance where necessary.
- Relayed messages, retrieved reports, managed Excel sheets, and printed documents for supervisor to assist with office workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05-2024
Skills
- Interpersonal
- Communication
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Detail Oriented
- Thorough
- Time Management
- Administrative
- Resourceful
- Flexible
- Gentle
- Patient
- Encouraging
- Motivating
- Creative
Timeline
Barn Manager Intern
Rockbridge Alum Springs
05.2023 - 08.2023
Personal Care Aide
ACES$
01.2023 - 12.2023
Resident Assistant
Christopher Newport University
08.2022 - Current
Personal Care Aide
Consumer Direct Care Network
01.2021 - 08.2022
Executive Assistant
Staunton Academy of Ballet
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Christopher Newport University