Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Amanda Cooley

Summary

Accommodating respite and habilitation care giver with 24 years of hands-on experience in health-related caregiving and daily living assistance. Recognized for encouraging residents to live life independently by engaging in activities and dialogue. CPR and First Aid certified. Well-equipped with patience and stamina to handle adverse situations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respite and Habilitation Care Giver

A Brighter Avenue
12.2022 - Current
  • Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
  • Reported changes in resident condition and health to resident care manager.
  • Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
  • Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.

Private Nanny

Chelsea Carson
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.

Stay at Home Mom

Self-employed
02.2019 - 06.2021

Taking care of my son who has Autism and my newborn son for 5 years.

Daycare Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy Inc.
10.2014 - 02.2019
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
  • Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
  • Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.

Daycare Assistant

Kids R Kids Learning Academy
08.2012 - 09.2014
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.

Education

No Degree - Child Development

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

High School Diploma -

Westwood High School
Mesa, AZ
05.1998

Skills

  • Outdoor Activities
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • District Standards
  • Injury Prevention and Treatment
  • Individualized Treatment Plans
  • Problem Identification
  • Client Requirements
  • First Aid Certification
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Safety Procedures
  • General Housekeeping
  • Attentive to People
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Safety Requirements

Certification

  • Article 9, Arizona Provider Training December 5, 2022
  • Habilitation 101, Arizona Provider Training, February 1, 2023
  • CPR/AED & First Aid for Adult,Child and Infant
  • State Of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

References

Kelly La Rock 

Cell #480-658-5176

25 Years


Leah Finney

Cell #480-703-1072

22 years


Crystal Talmadge

Cell# 480-776-9517

30 Years

Timeline

Respite and Habilitation Care Giver

A Brighter Avenue
12.2022 - Current

Private Nanny

Chelsea Carson
06.2021 - 07.2022

Stay at Home Mom

Self-employed
02.2019 - 06.2021

Daycare Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy Inc.
10.2014 - 02.2019

Daycare Assistant

Kids R Kids Learning Academy
08.2012 - 09.2014

No Degree - Child Development

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College

High School Diploma -

Westwood High School
Amanda Cooley