Ciersten Smith
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute
Substitute Teacher Service
10.2023 - Current
- Supported individual students who needed additional assistance on assignments or concepts taught in class.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Provided instruction in place of absent teachers, following lesson plans and instructions for classroom management.
- Monitored attendance records, enforced rules regarding tardiness or absences, and completed incident reports when necessary.
- Addressed rowdy and uncooperative students by speaking firmly and informing the head teacher of transgressions.
Caregiver
Lucien Ramsey
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Art therapy sessions.
- Assisted client with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Keyholder
Torrid
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Maintained accurate records of merchandise, inventory levels, sales, returns, and staff transactions.
- I would do the weekly paperwork on Sundays
- Ensured store was opened and closed in a timely manner according to company policies.
- Reconciled daily sales receipts against cash drawer for accuracy.
- Performed daily banking duties such as deposits and withdrawals of funds from registers.
Caregiver
Atria senior living
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- I was certified in CPR.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Education
Bachelors in Art and Psychology - Art And Psychology
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12-2021
Associates in Liberal Arts & Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
CCAC
Pittsburgh, PA08-2019
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Student Engagement
- Organizational abilities
- Relationship Building
- Creative Thinking
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Sign Language
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute
Substitute Teacher Service
10.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Lucien Ramsey
12.2022 - 05.2024
Keyholder
Torrid
08.2020 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Atria senior living
09.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelors in Art and Psychology - Art And Psychology
California University of Pennsylvania
Associates in Liberal Arts & Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
CCAC
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