Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
Job DEVELOPER
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
09.2019 - Current
Researched potential employers that could benefit from the organization's services or provide jobs for its clients.
Negotiated job offers between employer representatives and candidates seeking employment opportunities.
Conducted outreach to local employers and organizations to identify job openings and other employment opportunities.
Communicated easily with people of diverse backgrounds to meet unique employment needs.
Trained and coached clients in interviewing skills, corporate dress and business etiquette.
Job Coach
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11.2018 - 09.2019
Provided emotional support throughout the entire process of finding suitable employment.
Collaborated with employers to secure meaningful employment opportunities for clients.
Provided assistance to job seekers in developing career goals and objectives.
Assisted with resume writing, job search strategies, and goal setting.
Coached clients on appropriate workplace behavior and expectations.
Caregiver
Private Care
Louisville, Mississippi
09.2016 - 09.2018
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Resource Teacher
Word and Praise Learning Center
Daytona Beach, FL
08.2013 - 05.2014
Provided guidance and support for general education teachers who are working with students receiving special education services.
Developed and implemented instructional activities that were tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
Observed classrooms regularly to assess instruction quality and provide feedback to teachers regarding best practices in teaching students with disabilities.
Created an environment conducive to learning by using positive reinforcement strategies.
Coordinated team meetings focused on developing appropriate goals and objectives for each student's IEP.
Paraprofessional
Urban Day School
Milwaukee, WI
09.2008 - 06.2012
Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Milwaukee
06-1999
Skills
Medication administration
Meal preparation
Personal care assistance
Client transportation
Care plan implementation
Client advocacy
Timeline
Caregiver
Tender Care Home Health
04.2023 - Current
Job DEVELOPER
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc.
09.2019 - Current
Job Coach
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc.
Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner at TENDER CARE HOME HEALTH & HOSPICEPsychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner at TENDER CARE HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE