Ashley Smith
Akron,OH
Summary
A highly detail-oriented and skilled candidate with years of professional experience, I am confident in my ability to effectively perform job duties. With a solid background, I am eager to contribute my enthusiasm and up-to-date skills to the company team. I possess excellent written and oral communication skills. My resume provides a comprehensive understanding of my qualifications for this exciting opportunity. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule an interview. I would appreciate the opportunity to work with and learn from your talented team. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Ashley Smith
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
I Am Boundless
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Waiver Care Aide
Arbors at Stow
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Delivery Driver
Zippy Carriers
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Organize each day's deliveries by loading each route correctly
- Transporting and delivering items to clients/businesses in a safe and timely manner
- Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure orders are correct and complete
- Maintaining a professional presence and appearance at all time's including maintaining cleanliness inside/outside the company vehicle
Resident Supervisor
Oriana House, Inc.
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Accurately completes data entry but not limited to: client logs, action reports and classifications, alcosensor results, and drug testing
- Completes documentation during shifts of clients whereabouts/counts, circulations, perimeter checks, electronic monitoring calls, and daily clean ups
- Obtains verification of whereabouts from clients when necessary: pass verifications, job search itinerary
- Conducts searches: pat downs, lockers, and vehicles in accordance with Agency policy and procedures
- Medication distribution/logging of inventory, counts, and audits
- Transports clients in agency vehicles as needed and/or directed
- Remains with clients when they receive emergency medical, mental health treatment when necessary
- Documents/supervising all clients activities, cleaning, recreation, visitation, and meal times
- Completes scheduling for scheduled activities including new client intakes, emergency drills (fire, tornado, etc)
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Blick Clinic
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Work with behavioral/clients with disabilities
- Job is to ensure a safe work environment for not only ourselves, but the clients at hand which are our first priority
- Day to day we work with them to teach them skills that can benefit them in the long run which can include techniques for them to become more independent, ways to redirect any behavioral issues at hand, and to enhance all skills within them to ensure progress
Direct Support Professional
ViaQuest
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Work with behavioral/non behavioral clients
- Help them with day to day activities including but not limited to bathing, clothing, med passing, and community activities
- Ensure the safety of all and are a counsel when needed
Package Handler/Sorter
FedEx Ground
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Ensure the Purple Promise to each customer which is to touch it, scan it, and load it
- Making sure all our products to each customer are handled with care, and make it to their correct destination in a timely matter meeting the customers needs
- We also load the trucks with the customers merchandise accurately to ensure no products receive any damages to them
- Packages can weigh more or up to/less than 100lbs size and weight varies throughout an days work
- I've been employed with the company for a month, and was told that I am a very hard worker one of the best new hires they've had in a long time
- That they really like my hustle to complete the task at hand to insure the job gets done
- Also been told by fellow coworkers of what a great job I've done how fast I picked up, and learned my position that they know a hard worker when they see one
- Skills Used: Communication, Team work, Leadership, Physical labor, and Determination to strive for excellence complete each daily task
Shift Manager/Hiring Manager
McDonalds
09.2007 - 06.2015
- Handled understaffing, disputes, administering disciplinary procedures
- Coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations
- Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
- Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives
- Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes
Education
High School Diploma -
Ellet High School
Akron, OHSkills
- Great communication
- Inventory Management
- Time management
- Customer Service
- Team player
- Leadership skills
- First aide and safety
- Hard determined worker
- Relationship building
Certification
Driver's license
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Additional Information - Cover Letter
Dear Hiring Manager,
You need a sharp candidate with great attention to detail and excellent skills. My years of professional experience and determination makes me an excellent candidate for the position available, and whatever task at hand.
My past experiences working have given me a solid background so that I can perform job duties. I am eager to contribute my enthusiasm and up to date skills to the company team. I have excellent written and oral communication skills.
I am certain that my resume will give you a greater understanding of my qualifications for this exciting opportunity. If you have questions, or if you want to schedule an interview, please contact me I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with and learn from you and your talented team. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely,
Ashley Smith
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
I Am Boundless
08.2022 - 12.2023
Waiver Care Aide
Arbors at Stow
01.2021 - 07.2022
Delivery Driver
Zippy Carriers
10.2019 - 01.2020
Resident Supervisor
Oriana House, Inc.
11.2018 - 10.2019
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Blick Clinic
05.2016 - 04.2019
Direct Support Professional
ViaQuest
01.2016 - 10.2017
Package Handler/Sorter
FedEx Ground
07.2015 - 11.2015
Shift Manager/Hiring Manager
McDonalds
09.2007 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Ellet High School
Driver's license
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