Danielle Martin
Lake Grove,NY
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver specializing in crisis intervention and memory care. Delivered individualized support strategies that fostered a positive atmosphere for residents while ensuring effective communication. Versatile Paraprofessional provided lesson reinforcement and student supervision, attentively addressing diverse needs of students with autism and other intellectual disabilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1:1 Paraprofessional
James E Allen Jr. Sr. High school Boces
Dixhills, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Assist students with daily tasks and provided guidance on assignments.
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Completed behavior intervention plans (BIP) for teenagers with autism, addressing aggressive or maladaptive behaviors.
- De-escalate behavioral outbursts using safe, trauma-informed crisis intervention techniques.
- Collaborated with staff to create individualized education plans, enhancing support for diverse learning needs.
- Provided individualized educational and behavioral support to students in classroom settings.
- Design engaging, goal oriented activities such as school work , specific interests of each teen to build confidence and independence.
Resident Care Aide
The Village Green
Levittown, New York
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to monitor resident health and wellbeing.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and socialization.
- Followed safety protocols while assisting residents with mobility and transfers.
- Maintained a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the residents.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Aided residents with ambulation and use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
- Answered call bells promptly, communicated needs and concerns of residents to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Resident Care Aide
Jefferson's Ferry Life Plan Community
South Setauket, NY
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Implemented person-centered dementia care approaches, utilizing redirection techniques and structured daily routines to reduce agitation and improve daily comfort.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to monitor resident health and well-being.
- Responded to call bells promptly, relaying resident needs and concerns to appropriate personnel to ensure timely support.
- Followed safety protocols while assisting residents with mobility and transfers.
- Facilitated recreational activities to boost resident engagement and foster socialization.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization in resident living areas and common spaces to promote a welcoming environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sachem High School North
Lake Ronkonkoma NY06-2014
Skills
- Special education techniques
- Instructional support
- Behavior management
- Autism spectrum
- Individualized education
- Positive reinforcement
- Supportive teaching
- Cognitive support
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Nutritional guidance
- Communication skills
- Compassionate caregiving
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- CPR / First Aid
- AMAP ( Medication )
- SCIP / CPI
Affiliations
- Volunteered with adults with disabilities and food donations
- Assisted with recreation / educational events with DDI
- Assisted Grandmother who has dementia with daily living skills , bathing , toileting and daily activities.
Timeline
1:1 Paraprofessional
James E Allen Jr. Sr. High school Boces
08.2025 - Current
Resident Care Aide
The Village Green
03.2025 - 08.2025
Resident Care Aide
Jefferson's Ferry Life Plan Community
01.2025 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Sachem High School North