Ava Wallace
Lombard Middle School
Normal,IL
3
years of professional experience
I am a passionate, empathetic, caring, organized, and hard-working college student, who is ready to get back into the working field! Eager to learn and build relationships, with skills of caretaking, volunteering with students, and working with peers. I have proven to be a reliable worker who cares for any future role!
Work History
Volunteer
1 Month- Positively impacted the lives of countless individuals within the community by dedicating time, energy, and passion towards meaningful causes as a student volunteer.
- Collaborated with peers to create educational materials that enhanced workshop engagement.
- Contributed to team efforts by fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring consistent productivity.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks accurately.
- Organized and maintained a clean environment to support health and safety standards.
Pet Sitter
3 Years 1 Month- Provided attentive care by feeding, walking, and exercising pets daily.
- Monitored pet behavior and health, promptly reporting any concerns to owners.
- Maintained cleanliness of pet areas, ensuring safety and hygiene standards.
- Cultivated strong client relationships through reliable service and clear communication.
- Provided pets with adequate attention and care to ensure their comfort and security. to promote a secure environment in owner's absence.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
- Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
- Reduced client anxiety regarding pet separation during vacations or work-related travel by providing regular photo updates showcasing animals'' well-being and happiness.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Developed strong bonds with pets by understanding and catering to their individual behaviors and preferences.
- Administered medication to pets based on veterinarian guidelines, ensuring their health and wellbeing.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of pets' living environments, preventing accidents and promoting healthy atmosphere.
- Enhanced pets' emotional wellbeing by providing companionship and affection, reducing anxiety during their owners' absence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health changes in patient records accurately.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for all residents.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a compassionate community atmosphere.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Provided compassionate care to residents in assisted living facility. in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Provided reliable transportation for patients to ensure timely care. between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Associate of Arts - Associate of Art And Associate of General Studies
- Honor Roll Fall 2024
- Dean's List Spring 2025
- Dean's List Fall 2025
- Dean's List Spring 2026
- Awarded "Education Pathway Outstanding Student of the Year" Spring 2026
- Inspiring Minds of Education Member
- Extracurricular Activities: Volunteering at a junior high for the after-school math club
Skills
Relationship building
Clear communication
Interpersonal skills
Empathy and patience
Emotional awareness
Illinois Driver's license
Reliability and punctuality
Active listening
Organizational skills
Interests
Exploring famous landmarks
historical sites
and cultural attractions in a new destination.
Animal Care
Baking
Observing Early Childhood and Elementary schools
Cooking
Pilates
Reading
I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings.
Photography
Road Trips
Timeline
Volunteer
Lombard Middle School
04.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seminary Village
06.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Pet Sitter
Deborah Benbow DeForest
04.2023 - 05.2026Read More
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
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Carl Sandburg College
Associate of Arts from Associate of Art And Associate of General Studies
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