Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with experience in children with Down Syndrome and Autism, skilled in providing compassionate caregiving and emotional support. Successfully engaged children through creative play and planned activities, enhancing their quality of life. Proficient in daily living activities and behavior management, fostering strong relationships and promoting well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Children With Down Syndrome and Autism
07.2021 - Current
Engaged children in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Built strong relationships with children to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Engaged with children through creative play.
Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength building.
Supported children with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support children's nutritional needs.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in child's health status to case manager.
Maintained neutrality when supporting children despite difficult behavior.
Monitored and documented children's progress using data collection techniques.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Conferred with supervisor to discuss child's condition and medical care.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
05-2027
High School Diploma -
Legacy Christian Academy
Andover, MN
05-2023
Skills
Companionship
Behavior redirection and management
Adaptable under pressure
Emotional support
Activities of daily living support
Compassionate caregiving
Feeding support
Household tasks
Dressing assistance
Personal hygiene assistance
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Children With Down Syndrome and Autism
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
North Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Legacy Christian Academy
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