Ashlee Hood
Belleville,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A dependable direct care worker with aptitude for organizing and managing client daily activities, nutrition needs and appointments. Well-versed in medication administration and basic medical care. Compassionate and empathetic to patient needs. Dependable employee, establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as a accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Edna Brown
05.2021 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of the patient by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Illinois Center For Autism
04.2017 - 02.2021
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and school staff, fostering strong relationships to support student success.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
- Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
Education
Licenced Practical Nurse
St. Louis College of Health Careers
Fenton, MO04.2024
Skills
- Wound Cleaning/ Care Expertise
- Oral Suctioning
- NG Tube Feeding
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- ADL support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Fast Learner
- Critical-Thinker
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Edna Brown
05.2021 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Illinois Center For Autism
04.2017 - 02.2021
Licenced Practical Nurse
St. Louis College of Health Careers