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Breanna Clardy

Carbondale,IL
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Breanna  Clardy

Summary

Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.

Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.

Has experience advocating for client's and their overall well-being. Can provide good documentation and can assist with numerous behavioral issues.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Brehm Preparatory School
Carbondale, IL

Social Work Intern
2024.01 - Current (1 year & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
  • Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
  • Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
  • Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
  • Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
  • Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
  • Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.

Centerstone Of Illinois
Marion IL, IL

Direct Support Professional
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and giving them their medicine.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Taken clients to appointments and the emergency room on occasion. Used the wheelchair van and was an advocate for the client.

Starbucks-Kroger
Carbondale, IL

Barista Trainer
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Assessed skill levels of new and existing baristas, providing individualized training plans.
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
  • Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
  • Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.

Caseys General Stores Inc
Pinckneyville, IL

Cashier/Delivery Driver
08.2016 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.

Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Bachelor of Science from Social Work
08.2022 - 05.2024

Rend Lake College
Ina, IL

Associate of Arts from Social Work
05.2019

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Progress Documentation
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Behavioral Management
  • Client Documentation
  • Transportation
  • Goal Setting
  • Care Plan Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Behavior Redirection
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Nutrition
  • Healthcare
  • Community Activities
  • Resource Advocacy
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
  • Solution-Based Interventions
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Counseling Services
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Behavioral Assistance
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Document Coordination
  • Organizational Abilities
  • Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
  • Interdisciplinary Meetings
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Group Activities
  • School Policies
  • Socialization Issues
  • Individual Counseling

Affiliations

  • Working out
  • Journaling
  • Movie enthusiast

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List

Timeline

Social Work Intern

Brehm Preparatory School
2024.01 - Current (1 year & 4 months)

Direct Support Professional

Centerstone Of Illinois
04.2023 - Current

Barista Trainer

Starbucks-Kroger
08.2022 - Current

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Bachelor of Science from Social Work
08.2022 - 05.2024

Cashier/Delivery Driver

Caseys General Stores Inc
08.2016 - 08.2022

Rend Lake College

Associate of Arts from Social Work

Work Preference

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Part TimeFull Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

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Certification

  • Trauma Training - 22.5 Hours
Breanna Clardy