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Amanda Gardiner

Educational Instructor
Storrs,CT

Summary

Very experienced committed support worker providing assistance to a wide range of individuals with disabilities. Able to represent the company with professionalism, courtesy and compassion. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping. With over 15 years experience looking to learn, grow and excel.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Instructor

Network Inc
Andover, CT
02.2007 - Current

Assisted individuals with mental and physical disabilities in many age groups.

  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Helped with development of Individualized Education Plans.
  • Implemented routines and worked with family. healthcare providers, therapist and social workers to ensure all necessary client needs were meet.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Dental Assitant

Dr. James Gilligan, DDS
Mansfield Center, CT
05.2006 - 08.2007
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

Education

Quinebaug Valley Community College
Danielson, CT

High School Diploma -

E O Smith High School
Storrs, CT
06.2006

Skills

  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Problem Identification
  • Attentive to People
  • Caring Companionship
  • Group Assistance
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Client Records Management
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Emergency Situations
  • Behavior Modification Techniques

Certification

State of Connecticut Medication Administration Certification

First Aid Certification

Physical Management Certification

Timeline

Educational Instructor

Network Inc
02.2007 - Current

Dental Assitant

Dr. James Gilligan, DDS
05.2006 - 08.2007

Quinebaug Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

E O Smith High School
Amanda GardinerEducational Instructor