Candy Hissong
Mason,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Health Care Assistant
Mason Public Schools
Mason, MI
01.2023 - Current
- Administered Student medication , ensuring adherence to healthcare plans. Maintained log sheets and prep for medication audit, attended to sick/injured students, and make parent contacts for sick/injured students.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Collaborated with educators to to provide medication and student critical alert information for safe field trip practices.
- Assist District RN with maintaining emergency/first aid supplies within the District such as: AEDs, stock epinephrine, and Naloxone.
- Assist in the destruction and safe disposal of expired or not picked up medication as needed during the year and at the EOY.
- Documented patient information and health care plans in electronic health record through Skyward.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, mental health, while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Improved patient/student satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to update patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Contributed to team meetings with insights on patient care plans, ensuring unified approach to health management.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- preform receptionist duties in the counseling office including, adding IEP, 504s and testing stickers in CA-60 files.
- successfully processed records requests for outgoing students, and imported classes/grades for grad alliance and edginuity students through skyward.
Lunch/Recess Aide
Mason Public Schools
Mason
08.2021 - Current
- Cared for children ages 6 to 12 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Kept areas clean, organized and sanitized surfaces.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Trained by Emily Epling to handle the needs and care of our diabetic students as well as attending field trips to ensure their health care needs.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for chronic conditions (diabetic).
Sales/Office Assistant
Kay Jewlers
Okemos, MI
07.2009 - 04.2013
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Organized cases of merchandise to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Reported on daily office activities to help managers stay on top of dynamic conditions and make proactive decisions.
Pre School/Pre-K Teacher's Assistant
Pathways To Learning
Novi, MI
01.2004 - 07.2006
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Resident Assistant
Dobie Medical Care Facility
Okemos, MI
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Supported personal needs of residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mason High School
Mason, MI06.2003
Skills
- Student-focused care
- Blood sugar monitoring/dosing, medication administration
- Time management
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Records management
- Heart Safe CPR/AED certified
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical documentation
- Self motivation
Timeline
Student Health Care Assistant
Mason Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Lunch/Recess Aide
Mason Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Sales/Office Assistant
Kay Jewlers
07.2009 - 04.2013
Pre School/Pre-K Teacher's Assistant
Pathways To Learning
01.2004 - 07.2006
Resident Assistant
Dobie Medical Care Facility
01.2003 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Mason High School