Candice Bean
Cobleskill,NY
Summary
Committed Direct Care Worker, Strong student and mother looking to expand her career and gain new opportunities. Responsible and able to manage time appropriately. Takes direction and works well with others. Organized and focused, would be a great help to a lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Aide
Cobleskill Richmondville High-school
Cobleskill , NY
09.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance to teachers in the classroom by preparing materials, setting up equipment and organizing instructional activities
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, cafeteria and playgrounds.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Administered tests.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring when needed to help struggling students improve their performance in a particular subject area.
- Instructed small groups of students on topics such as reading, writing and mathematics.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
Direct Support Staff Member
Lexington ARC
Schoharie, NY
10.2011 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
- Assisted client with personal hygiene, mobility and transportation.
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
Direct Support Staff, Relief/Floater
Lexington ARC
Gloversville, NY
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Jewelry Sales Associate
Walmart
Gloversville, NY
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Cleaned jewelry cases daily with glass cleaner and dusters to keep displays pristine.
- Provided excellent service to customers through active engagement, direct eye contact and listening skills.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Followed store opening and closing procedures as per company guidelines.
- Restocked merchandise from inventory during downtime when items upfront became low.
- Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
- Processed payments and maintained accurate drawers to meet financial targets.
- Honed conflict resolution skills as result of diffusing tense situations with unhappy customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Community and Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY05.2022
High School Diploma -
Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School
St. Johnsville, NY06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Community And Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NYSkills
- Physical Stamina
- Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Ability to Lift
- Client Records Management
- Service Documentation
- Personal Service
- Patient Ambulation
- Supportive Personality
- Attentive to People
- Caring Companionship
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Sound Judgment
- Clear Communication
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
- Health Services
- Behavior Redirection
- Compassionate Client Care
Timeline
Educational Aide
Cobleskill Richmondville High-school
09.2022 - Current
Direct Support Staff Member
Lexington ARC
10.2011 - Current
Direct Support Staff, Relief/Floater
Lexington ARC
04.2011 - 10.2011
Jewelry Sales Associate
Walmart
09.2008 - 04.2011
Associate of Science - Community and Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
High School Diploma -
Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School
Bachelor of Science - Community And Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
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