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Ashley Hignite

Paintsville

Summary

Companionate and Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience supporting children with special needs and youth in foster care. Skilled in personal care assistance, non-verbal communication, Organization, crisis management, and trauma-informed support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Support for Foster Parents

The Network
Paintsville, KY
07.2025 - Current
  • Provide Foster parents with emotional support and encouragement
  • Help Foster Parents work through a crisis
  • Provide training to Foster Parents to improve a variety of skills
  • Recruit new foster homes for KY DCBS

Foster Parent

DCBS
Paintsville, KY
08.2019 - Current
  • Maintain open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child are being met effectively.
  • Maintain accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
  • Provide transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
  • Assist older youth transitioning into adulthood by providing guidance on essential life skills and decision-making processes.
  • Advocate for children's needs and rights
  • Teaching children life skills and fostering independence

Attendant Care Aid

The Marion House
Prestonsburg, KY
03.2023 - 08.2025
  • Provided one-on-one in home support for a special needs, non-verbal, fully dependent child.
  • Assisted with daily living activities including feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, and transfers.
  • Utilized non-verbal communication techniques to understand and respond to child's needs.
  • Participated in and supported Child's therapy goals by reinforcing exercises and routines recommended by healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment while promoting the child's comfort, dignity, and well-being.
  • Basic housekeeping

Parent Volunteer

Paintsville Elementary Headstart
Paintsville KY
08.2021 - Current
  • Chaperoned class field trips to assist teacher and protect students.
  • Promoted student development and engagement by helping organize special activities.
  • Assisted with classes by helping teacher carry out lessons and maintain organized spaces.
  • Assisted in monitoring students during lunch periods and recess to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
  • Fostered creativity among students through assistance with art projects
  • Participated in Monthly Parent meetings

Education

Associate of Applied Science - 65 Credit Hours (Not Finished)

BSCTC
Paintsville, KY

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Peer Support for Foster Parents

The Network
07.2025 - Current

Attendant Care Aid

The Marion House
03.2023 - 08.2025

Parent Volunteer

Paintsville Elementary Headstart
08.2021 - Current

Foster Parent

DCBS
08.2019 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - 65 Credit Hours (Not Finished)

BSCTC

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