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Cheryl Barney

Pasadena,TX

Summary

Experienced with compassionate resident care, emphasizing importance of maintaining dignity and respect. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to build strong relationships with residents. Knowledge of daily living assistance, creating supportive and trustworthy environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Wunderlich Intermediate School
03.2017 - 05.2025
  • Supported classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and learning experiences for students with disabilities.
  • Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learning needs for students with disablities.
  • Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback to educators and parents.
  • Facilitated small group instruction, promoting collaborative learning among students with disablities.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
  • Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Provide personal care support including assisting with feeding toileting, mobility, and other activities of daily living for students with physical or development needs.

Caregiver

Elmcroft Assisted Living
02.2011 - 04.2011
  • Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Implemented individualized care plans, adapting strategies based on client needs.
  • Monitored clients' health status and communicated changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Assist in dining room duties and resident meal times.

Caregiver

Brookdale Senior Living Facility-Cy-Fair
01.2010 - 02.2011
  • Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Implemented individualized care plans, adapting strategies based on client needs.
  • Monitored clients' health status and communicated changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Assist in dining room duties and resident meal times.

Education

No Degree - Teacher

Loan Star College
Tomball, TX

High School Diploma -

MacArthur Senior High School
Houston, TX
05-1982

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Effective communication
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Teacher support
  • Special education support
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • CPR and first aid
  • Classroom support
  • Classroom organization
  • Teacher assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Student health and safety
  • Supervising student activities
  • Individual student assistance
  • Creating visual displays
  • Life skills training
  • Crisis intervention
  • Laboratory monitoring
  • Social-emotional support
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Daily living assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Housekeeping
  • Flexible schedule
  • Compassionate care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Empathetic listening
  • Autism support
  • Bedside care

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Wunderlich Intermediate School
03.2017 - 05.2025

Caregiver

Elmcroft Assisted Living
02.2011 - 04.2011

Caregiver

Brookdale Senior Living Facility-Cy-Fair
01.2010 - 02.2011

No Degree - Teacher

Loan Star College

High School Diploma -

MacArthur Senior High School
Cheryl Barney