Autumn Barnes
North Plains
Summary
Compassionate and patient professional with over six years of experience in educational and personal support roles. Skilled in collaborating with educators to implement individualized education plans and fostering an engaging learning environment for students with special needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Forest Grove School District
Forest Grove
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with special education staff to support individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on academic performance and behavioral issues.
- Facilitated classroom activities, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
Personal Support Worker
Public Partnerships for a Private Individual
Forest Grove
05.2016 - Current
- Provided personalized care and support for daily living activities.
- Assisted individuals in maintaining hygiene and personal grooming routines.
- Developed tailored care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity in their routines.
- Offered nutritional support by preparing balanced meals tailored to each client''s dietary requirements and preferences.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and support based on individual needs.
Personal Caregiver for Grandmother and Aunt
SDRI/ D.A.V.S.
Forest Grove
07.2002 - 09.2006
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Developed individualized care plans to enhance client well-being and safety.
- Assisted clients with mobility and physical activities, ensuring comfort and support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by performing light housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, utilizing assistive devices when necessary for safe movement.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest Grove High School/Home School-Christian Liberty
Forest Grove, ORSkills
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Small group instruction
- Helping students with special needs
- Student needs support
- Friendly and outgoing
- Empathy and patience
- Motivating and inspiring students
- CPR/First aid certification
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Punctual and dependable
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Forest Grove School District
08.2016 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Public Partnerships for a Private Individual
05.2016 - Current
Personal Caregiver for Grandmother and Aunt
SDRI/ D.A.V.S.
07.2002 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Forest Grove High School/Home School-Christian Liberty