Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Support Staff Member
Transitional Living Services Of Northern New York
Watertown, NY
06.2023 - Current
Conducted regular fire drills to ensure safety of all residents
Maintained records of individual progress and program services provided
Organized recreational activities and outings for residents
Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding residential care facilities
Administered medications according to physician's orders and documented usage accordingly
Encouraged positive interactions among residents while promoting a safe environment
Instructed residents on proper hygiene habits, nutrition, meal preparation, budgeting
Attended bi-weekly staff meetings to discuss updates on resident progress and challenges faced by the facility
Provided emotional support to individuals in crisis situations
Monitored resident behavior for changes or signs of distress
Adhered to confidentiality guidelines when dealing with sensitive information about clients or staff members
Provided education about mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse
Created opportunities for residents to build and exercise coping skills for common triggers and situations
Recorded participants' daily progress, noted trends and addressed negative strategies to help redirect actions and improve progress
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets
Performed light housekeeping tasks including laundry service and cleaning of common areas
Distributed medications to residents
Use computer skills to document eCR notes
Complete goal works
Communicate through emails
Access and create word documents, excel and Microsoft
Communicate with parents
Answering phone calls and directing appropriately
Kindergarten Assistant
Hemet Unified School District
Hemet, CA
01.2017 - 06.2022
Assisted in creating lesson plans and activities to engage students
Helped with daily classroom management, such as taking attendance, distributing supplies, and organizing materials
Supervised children during recess and other outside activities
Encouraged positive student behavior by providing praise and rewards when appropriate
Observed students' performance to identify areas of strength or difficulty
Read stories aloud to the class, both for entertainment and educational purposes
Contributed ideas for new teaching strategies based on observations of the classroom environment
Helped maintain a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior at all times
Monitored lunchroom duties including setting up tables, cleaning up after meals, supervising mealtime conversations
Utilized technology tools such as computers and tablets in teaching various subjects
Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning
Kept over 32 students safe in classroom and outside environments.