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Cynthia McNeese

Byron,GA

Summary

Reliable respite provider with 17+ years of experience in personal care and classroom roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for children and adults with disabilities. Trusted to care for clients at varying stages of life. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Caretaker

Self-employed
Byron, GA
10.2012 - Current
  • Meeting and caring for the needs of children/adults with disabilities in their home and in the community.
  • Administer foods and medications on schedule.
  • Help with personal hygiene when needed.
  • Administer with physical therapy as instructed.
  • Implement and teach life skills within and outside the home.
  • Physically and verbally interact with clients.
  • Redirect poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.

Paraprofessional

Houston County Board Of Education
Perry, Georgia
08.2007 - 07.2015
  • Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Implemented and taught life skills.
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
  • Established a safe environment for the students.
  • Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted in teaching basic education principles while complying with IEP goals.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, and setting up work areas.
  • Duties also included feeding students and helping with personal hygiene.

Education

High School Diploma -

Telfair County High School
McRae, GA
06-1990

Skills

  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Adaptive Equipment Use
  • CPR Training
  • Disability Awareness
  • Emergency Response
  • Care Planning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Professionalism
  • Supportive Personality
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Caretaker

Self-employed
10.2012 - Current

Paraprofessional

Houston County Board Of Education
08.2007 - 07.2015

High School Diploma -

Telfair County High School
Cynthia McNeese