Mary Harrison
Tampa,FL
Summary
Adept Health Care Aide and Certified Teacher Assistant with a proven track record in patient care and educational support. Leveraged compassionate care and HIPAA compliance at Trusting Handz to enhance patient independence. Demonstrated organizational skills and a reliable team player attitude, significantly reducing staff turnover by fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Trusting Handz
03.2019 - 12.2023
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
Childcare Center Director
Mary Family Home Daycare
03.2004 - 01.2019
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or parent-teacher conferences, fostering community engagement among families in the program.
- Reduced staff turnover rate by cultivating a positive work environment through team-building activities and open communication channels.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to track student progress, attendance, health information, and other pertinent data efficiently.
- Managed budgetary allocations effectively, minimizing unnecessary expenses while ensuring adequate resources for center operations.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs, fostering strong partnerships and enhancing overall family satisfaction.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Lead Teacher
Achieve Tampa Bay
04.2002 - 03.2004
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Certified Teacher Assistant
USF Charter School
02.1998 - 02.2002
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear classroom expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, maximizing student engagement and understanding.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
Education
No Degree - Child Care Management
Learey Technical Center
Tampa, FL08.1992
High School Diploma -
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Tampa, FL05.1991
Skills
- Compassionate
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Trusting Handz
03.2019 - 12.2023
Childcare Center Director
Mary Family Home Daycare
03.2004 - 01.2019
Lead Teacher
Achieve Tampa Bay
04.2002 - 03.2004
Certified Teacher Assistant
USF Charter School
02.1998 - 02.2002
No Degree - Child Care Management
Learey Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Tampa Bay Tech High School