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Crystal Farris

Roque Bluffs,ME

Summary

I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable, enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Living Innovations
10.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.

Assistant Teacher Preschool

Downeast Community Partners
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Observe and interact with children ages 3-5 throughout the day, while at play, rest, and during meals
  • Using the Maine Early Learning Development Standards to make observations about each child and put them into the COR system on the computer
  • Have meetings with parents on their child's development and what they see at home that we may be able to help them develop more.

BHP

Sunrise Opportunities
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Work one on one with children ages 2-5 with exceptional needs to get them School Ready using ABA guidelines.

Assistant Store Manager

Subway
09.2010 - 10.2017
  • 1 Work one on one with customers if any help was needed or problems arose 2 Help make working schedules for the staff 3 Work the line with the other staff to make the work run smoothly 4 Put truck deliveries into the operating system of the store.

Front Desk Receptionist

University of Maine at Machias
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Open the gym
  • Add people into the system, new memberships
  • Handle cash flow
  • Work with other staff to open and close the building

Education

Bachelor's of College Studies in Psychology and Recreation -

University of Maine at Machias
Machias, ME
05.2012

Skills

  • Cash handling (9 years)
  • Working with people with autism (4 years)
  • Management (6 years)
  • HIPAA (9 years)
  • First aid and CPR
  • Client Documentation
  • Crisis Management
  • Health and Safety Requirements
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Computer literacy

Certification

  • Lifeguard Training, 11/01/23, 11/01/25, Lifeguarding with CPR and First Aid, 01CSM1L
  • DSP, 10/01/19, Present, Work with adults with developmental disabilities in the community and in their homes to help sustain an independent lifestyle

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Living Innovations
10.2019 - Current

Assistant Teacher Preschool

Downeast Community Partners
12.2018 - 06.2019

BHP

Sunrise Opportunities
10.2017 - 11.2018

Assistant Store Manager

Subway
09.2010 - 10.2017

Front Desk Receptionist

University of Maine at Machias
06.2009 - 08.2009

Bachelor's of College Studies in Psychology and Recreation -

University of Maine at Machias
Crystal Farris