Angela Grow
Vancouver,Washington
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Paraeducator at Evergreen Public Schools, excelling in compassionate caregiving and exceptional communication. Proven ability to enhance learning through assistive technology and foster positive peer interactions. Skilled in personal care, medication administration, and mobility support, ensuring client safety and well-being. Experienced in medical insurance billing and follow up for payment. Experienced in customer service as a receptionist at an upscale hair salon.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INDIVIDUAL CARETAKER
Washington State DDA
Vancouver
09.2016 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility assistance
NANNY/CARETAKER
Private
Vancouver
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Built trust through open communication with both children and their parents.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
- Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child’s individual needs.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
PARAEDUCATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION
Evergreen Public Schools
Vancouver
05.2010 - 01.2022
- Utilized assistive technology tools to enhance learning opportunities for students with disabilities
- Encouraged positive interactions among peers through activities such as cooperative learning projects
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet the individual learning styles of each student
- Instructed individuals or small groups using specialized teaching methods or strategies designed to meet the specific needs of each student's disability
- Engaged in ongoing collaboration with staff members from various departments within the district
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents and teachers regarding academic performance
- Supported students in developing life skills, following classroom routines and managing behavior
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and help with accessing facilities such as restrooms
Medical Insurance Billing Specialist
Adventist Health System
Portland , OR
03.1998 - 10.2000
- Processed billing of medical charges.
- Edited medical bills before submitting them to insurance.
- I followed up with the insurance for full payment.
- Gathered medical records to submit to the insurance.
Receptionist
Stagework Salon
Olympia, WA
03.1996 - 03.1997
- Updated daily log book with information about visitors entering the premises.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints, providing timely and appropriate solutions.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily salon events.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - BIBLE/THEOLOGY/INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
Multnomah University
05.1999
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Capital High School
06.1992
Skills
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Exceptional communication
- Client Confidentiality
- Ability to Lift
- Personal Care Aide
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Tube feeding
- Medication administration
- Positioning
- Getting client in and out of standers
- Walkers
- AFO's
- Lifting or assisting clients in and out of a wheelchair
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate caregiving
- Personal hygiene maintenance
- Meal preparation
- Personal care
- Companionship skills
- Safety awareness
- Mobility support
- Physical therapy support
- Nutrition monitoring
- Child supervision
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Interpersonal relationships
- Customer satisfaction
Certification
Washington Individual Provider
References
- Jamie Miles, Mother Of Child That I Nannied, (503) 318-7694, Jamison0501@yahoo.com
- Janet Godsill, Former Paraeducator Former Coworker, (360) 836-2147, Janetm.godsil@gmail.com
- Julia Apple, Evergreen Public Schools Teacher Former Supervisor, (503) 442-5066, julia.apple@evergreenps.org
- Erika Daniel, Evergreen Public Schools Paraeducator, Special Education Former Coworker, (360) 953-2399, turbo76@hotmail.com
Timeline
NANNY/CARETAKER
Private
12.2022 - 10.2024
INDIVIDUAL CARETAKER
Washington State DDA
09.2016 - Current
PARAEDUCATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION
Evergreen Public Schools
05.2010 - 01.2022
Medical Insurance Billing Specialist
Adventist Health System
03.1998 - 10.2000
Receptionist
Stagework Salon
03.1996 - 03.1997
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - BIBLE/THEOLOGY/INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
Multnomah University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Capital High School
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