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Barbara Godley

Phillipsburg,NJ

Summary

Reliable Teachers Aide enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to Phillipsburg School District . Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. And taking into consideration all levels of abilities and strengths.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

REM New Jersey
155 Pierce St.Suite 5-7 ,Sommerset , NJ
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.

Teachers Aide Substitute

Phillipsburg School District And Then ESS.
Phillipsburg, NJ
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Supported children by working closely with teachers, parents and administrators.
  • Assisted students with personal hygiene needs such as hand washing and toileting.
  • Monitored students during transitional and non-class times such as lunch periods and recess.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.

Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.

Worked with Special need students and also behavioral classrooms.

Senior Therapy Program Assistant

Hunterdon Developmental Center
Clinton , NJ
04.1984 - 12.2015
  • Lead group training sessions (gross motor activities,music therapy, workshop job skills.)
  • Community awareness trips
  • Worked in PICA unit for 3 years , Behavioral Unit 27 years
  • Performed Behavioral program implementation
  • Trained in Personal Control Technique
  • Assisting at meal times
  • Performed Goal Implementation
  • Goal writing
  • IHP meetings
  • Performed Goal documentation
  • Drove State Vehicle

Education

No Degree - LPN

Somerset County Technology Institute
Bridgewater, NJ

GED -

North Hunterdon High School
Annandale, NJ
01.1981

Skills

  • Community Integration
  • Emergency Situations
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Client Education
  • First Aid Certification
  • Needs Assessment
  • Client Records Management
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Accurate Documenting

Accomplishments

    Meal time basics training

    CPR

    First Aide

    Personal Control Technique

    Blood Bourn Pathogens class

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

REM New Jersey
08.2022 - Current

Teachers Aide Substitute

Phillipsburg School District And Then ESS.
08.2018 - 06.2020

Senior Therapy Program Assistant

Hunterdon Developmental Center
04.1984 - 12.2015

No Degree - LPN

Somerset County Technology Institute

GED -

North Hunterdon High School