Amy Bachmeier
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Dedicated and versatile support professional with over 20 years of experience supporting students and adults with special needs. Known for empathetic and compassionate approach. Committed to designing and implementing engaging hands-on lessons that cater to individual learning styles. Adept at collaborating with teachers, parents, specialists and others in the community. Excels in creating a supportive environment that addresses the emotional and educational needs of people. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
HIT, Inc.
02.2024 - Current
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
CERTIFIED PAES LAB INSTRUCTOR
Bismarck Public Schools
01.2004 - Current
- Maintained accurate program documentation with attendance, participation and incident reporting.
- Cultivated learning-focused laboratory environment dedicated to building student skills and interest in field.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Demonstrated skills and safety procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
ID INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE/JOB COACH
Bismarck Public Schools
01.2004 - Current
- Performed specialized tasks like job coaching to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Communicated with business owners and employees to assist them in understanding the goals and objectives for specific students
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completion in order to assign grades
- Oversaw students in classrooms and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
- Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each community member
- Organized instructional material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Strasburg Public High School
Strasburg, ND01.1989
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Case manager contact person
- Conflict resolution techniques
- PAES Lab manager
- Emotional support
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress Documentation
- Client documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Care Delivery
- Transportation
- Behavior redirection
Certification
- Title I Paraprofessional Certificate of Completion
- PAES Lab Instructor Certification
- Mandt trained
- STOIC trained
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/25/71
- Nationality: American
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
HIT, Inc.
02.2024 - Current
CERTIFIED PAES LAB INSTRUCTOR
Bismarck Public Schools
01.2004 - Current
ID INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE/JOB COACH
Bismarck Public Schools
01.2004 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Strasburg Public High School