Dedicated Bus Aide with a strong focus on student safety, accessibility support, and behavioral observation. Proven ability to foster relationships while ensuring a secure travel environment.
Overview
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1
Certification
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Aide
Sheppard Bus Service
Millville
01.2017 - 07.2025
Loaded and unloaded individuals in wheelchairs using motorized lift and securing wheelchair in place.
Assisted students with physical and mental limitations, ensuring safe boarding and disembarking.
Assisted students during boarding and disembarking from buses.
Seated students and secured seatbelts, harnesses or other protective devices.
Monitored students during route to maintain bus safety.
Monitored student behavior, promoting a safe travel environment.
Communicated with drivers about safety concerns and student needs.
Supported students with disabilities by providing necessary assistance.
Reported incidents or violations to management promptly for review.
Cultivated positive relationships with staff, students and families, enhancing communication and support.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Aide
NJ Veterans Memorial Home
Vineland
02.1982 - 06.2014
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Collaborated with nursing staff to develop personalized care plans for each resident.
Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Assisted residents with walking using mobility aids to ensure safety. with or without self-help devices.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Provided emotional support and companionship to residents in need of comfort.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of resident areas and equipment.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Supported recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and well-being.
Educated residents on exercises that strengthen abilities and encourage active participation.
Utilized mobility aids and equipment to support residents during rehabilitation efforts.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Monitored resident progress and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Implemented restorative programs to promote physical and emotional well-being for veterans.
Collaborated with nursing staff to develop personalized care plans for each resident.
Utilized mobility aids and equipment to support residents during rehabilitation efforts.
Educated residents on exercises that strengthen abilities and encourage active participation.
Monitored resident progress and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.