Amanda Okoro
Newark
Summary
Dependable employee that establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Teacher
Christ Church Episcopal School
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Caregiver
Macklyn Home Care
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Personal Nanny
Private Family Care
01.2012 - 08.2022
- Ensured safety of children in various settings, including at home, during transportation, and on outings.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Enhanced child development by planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Improved children''s emotional well-being by providing nurturing care and a stable environment.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Education
GED -
Keystone Job Corps
Drums, PASkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Daily living assistance
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dementia care
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
02.2024 - Current
Teacher
Christ Church Episcopal School
05.2022 - 12.2024
Caregiver
Macklyn Home Care
03.2022 - 12.2023
Personal Nanny
Private Family Care
01.2012 - 08.2022
GED -
Keystone Job Corps
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