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Alina Bankowski

South Plainfield,NJ

Summary

Motivated psychology student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and weekday shift availability. Organized and diligent employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Work History

Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels LLC
Scotch Plains, NJ
12.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Performed grocery shopping for clients according to their dietary requirements.
  • Developed individualized care plans based on client needs assessment results.
  • Partnered with registered nurses to provide care to patients.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Helped develop mental stimulation exercises through conversations about current events or past experiences.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Organized interactive activities like puzzles or board games that stimulate cognitive functioning.

Swim Instructor

Big Blue Swim School
Watchung , NJ
08.2023 - Current
  • Taught basic survival skills such as floating, water safety, and emergency exits from the pool.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
  • Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
  • Handled student situations using logic and mediation skills.
  • Coached and encouraged participants during swimming exercises and routines.
  • Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
  • Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
  • Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
  • Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
  • Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ

Skills

  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Behavioral Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Relationship Building
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Time Management
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Compassionate Communication
  • HIPAA Compliance

Affiliations

  • Photography
  • Creative writing

Timeline

Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels LLC
12.2023 - Current

Swim Instructor

Big Blue Swim School
08.2023 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Middlesex County College
Alina Bankowski