Summary
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Education
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Certification
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Candice L Carreira

Saint Augustine,FL

Summary


Experienced in providing specialized support to students with exceptional needs. Utilizes tailored instructional strategies to meet individual learning goals. Strong understanding of behavior management techniques and collaborative work within educational teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Silver Treasures
03.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.

ESE Paraprofessional

St. Johns County Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
  • Assisted in developing behavior management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.

Senior Service Coordinator and HHA

Home instead, Jax Home Health
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Scheduled HHAs and CNAs in shifts according to client needs , maintained overall coordination of schedule.
  • Provided world-class customer service on every customer contact.
  • Promoted teamwork through consistency, reliability and group cohesiveness.
  • Received, screened and coordinated telephone calls.
  • Modified and worked reports from scheduling program.
  • Educated HHAs and CNAs regarding sensitivity to special needs of patients.
  • Provided professional customer service in challenging situations.
  • Participated in daily meetings with field service representatives to proactively identify issues.

Rapid Response Home Health Aide

Home Instead, Jax Home Health
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Advised and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams throughout medical center on caregiver issues.
  • Transported to appointments, errands and activities.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dishes.
  • Assisted client with exercises, ambulation and transfer activities.
  • Communicated openly and respectfully with customers, supervisors, members of community.
  • Engaged in community outreach and resource development.
  • Provided compassionate care to assigned clients in caring, safe and efficient manner.
  • Assisted residence with daily living activities such as hygiene, mobility and companionship.
  • Maintained accurate records of observations and services rendered to residents.
  • Followed infectious disease precautions to prevent spread of organism.
  • Provided assistance with recreational programs and encouraging residents to participate.
  • Ambulated and transferred clients, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.

Education

Child Development Associate Credential - Early Childhood Development

The Council for Professional Development

Childcare Directors Credential - Child Development

St. Johns River State College

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
07-2026

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06-2017

Skills

  • Planning and Coordination
  • Scheduling
  • Direct Care
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Assisted Living
  • IEP compliance
  • Learning disabilities support
  • Collaboration with teachers
  • Conflict resolution
  • Crisis intervention
  • Emotional regulation
  • Cultural awareness

Certification

  • Certified Home Health Aid
  • Certified Ukeru-Trauma-informed care and conflict resolution
  • Certified in PCM-1 (professional crisis management)
  • Certified in Youth Mental Health Awareness

Timeline

Caregiver

Silver Treasures
03.2025 - Current

ESE Paraprofessional

St. Johns County Schools
08.2022 - Current

Senior Service Coordinator and HHA

Home instead, Jax Home Health
05.2019 - 08.2022

Rapid Response Home Health Aide

Home Instead, Jax Home Health
05.2019 - 08.2022

Childcare Directors Credential - Child Development

St. Johns River State College

Child Development Associate Credential - Early Childhood Development

The Council for Professional Development

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Capella University

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

Keiser University

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