Braidyn Courtney
Fruita,Colorado
Summary
Professional care worker with experience in providing compassionate and personalized support to individuals. Recognized for collaborative approach and achieving positive outcomes in client care. Reliable team member known for adaptability and commitment to meeting changing needs, with skills in patient care and problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Respite Essentials LLC
Grand Junction, CO
03.2026 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to children with disabilities in daily activities and personal care.
- Developed engaging recreational activities that promoted social interaction and emotional well-being among children.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, promoting open communication lines for better understanding of care plans.
- Transported individuals to events and activities.
- Provided individualized care and support for children with special needs, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Collaborated with parents and professionals to address behavioral challenges and promote effective communication strategies.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Helped with home improvement tasks, routine cleaning.
Nannies
Heather Courtney
Fruita, CO
02.2018 - 01.2026
- Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
- Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (certified)
Career Center
Fruita, CO
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.
- Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them.
- Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
Recreation Workers
City of Fruita (Fruita Youth Action Council)
Fruita, Colorado
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
- Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
- Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
- Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Education
High School - General Education
Fruita Monument Highschool
Fruita, Colorado05.2026
Teacher Cadet - General Education
Career Center
Fruita, Colorado05.2026
Vocational - Horticulture
Career Center
Fruita, Colorado05.2025
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Child Development
- Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Compassionate caregiving
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Relationship building
- Social skills development
- Reliability and punctuality
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- BASF plant science certification (May 20, 2025)
Certification
BASF plant science certificate, certificate for successfully, demonstrating competence in crop production, plant anatomy, plant processes, plant genetics classification, and noma, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and water resources.
Achievement of 50 field experience hours within a public school classroom teacher cadet
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Respite Essentials LLC
03.2026 - Current
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (certified)
Career Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
Recreation Workers
City of Fruita (Fruita Youth Action Council)
08.2019 - 09.2022
Nannies
Heather Courtney
02.2018 - 01.2026
High School - General Education
Fruita Monument Highschool
Teacher Cadet - General Education
Career Center
Vocational - Horticulture
Career Center