Avay Nystrom
Greer,SC
Summary
Summary: Through my experience and education, I have obtained knowledge in working collectively with diverse groups and forming coherent relationships. My previous positions working with individuals with disabilities has showed me the importance of being an advocate while also being professional, courteous, and compassionate. I am motivated to further my career in supporting individuals with disabilities by understanding the resources available to them and helping them attain their goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Aide
Axcess Home Care
Greer, SC
05.2020 - Current
- Facilitate multiple children with disabilities with daily living activities in their home
- Create individualized plan for each client to best fit their needs and abilities
- Develop and maintain records of client’s well-being and services performed, reporting any changes in condition to supervisor as needed
- Help to organize client’s schedule as well as facilitate transportation to doctor’s offices and other trips
- Assist in case reviews with other’s involved in client’s case by evaluating client’s current needs and assessing need for continuing services
Early Interventionist
Charles Lea Center
Spartanburg, SC
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Extensive training and comprehension of early intervention policies, procedures, and bulletins
- Completion of trainings through TECSBOOK
- BRIDGES Data Quality Trainings
- Experience observing virtual sessions with clients
Independent Living Assistant
ClemsonLIFE
Clemson, SC
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for living full-time and instructing individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Directly educate and demonstrate to students how to acquire self-sufficiency skills
- Enforce rules and monitoring of students to encourage mental and physical wellbeing
- Work closely with staff members to implement plan for each student’s success in program
- Provide opportunities to acquire behavior, career, and social skills that promote independent living
Resident Assistant
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted in welfare of 36 students in various transition areas
- Accountable for ensuring acclimation of students in the Cultural Exchange Community
- Interacted and supervised students from diverse regions
- Developed and executed educational and entertaining events for residents with co-workers
- Conducted detailed security checks through the community to verify safety and enforcement of University policies
Child Care Provider
Greenville, SC
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Provided exponential care and monitoring of children of varying ages and abilities
- Organized and participated in recreational activities
- Developed schedules and routines to help keep consistency in child’s day
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Youth Development Programs
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12.2019
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Attentive to People
- Caring and Responsible
- Individualized Support
- Case Planning
- Progress Monitoring
Timeline
Personal Care Aide
Axcess Home Care
05.2020 - Current
Early Interventionist
Charles Lea Center
03.2020 - 05.2020
Independent Living Assistant
ClemsonLIFE
08.2018 - 05.2019
Resident Assistant
Clemson University
08.2017 - 05.2018
Child Care Provider
01.2011 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Youth Development Programs
Clemson University