Donisha Ray
Summary
Well-qualified Training Specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Aide
Fulton State Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Employee Engagement Specialist
Central Missouri Community Action
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
- Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Developed and Monitor Early childhood Apprenticeship program.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Site Administrator
Central Missouri Community Action
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Identified community resources and networked with local officials to coordinate.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Scheduled staff to cover all necessary duties during hours of operation.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Classroom Coach
Central Missouri Community Action
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Liaised with teachers and doctors to maintain cohesive collaboration regarding child's goals and challenges.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in decrease in tantrums in classroom.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Community Partnership Administrator
Central Missouri Community Action
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Site Director
Central Missouri Community Action
05.2013 - 08.2017
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood
Ashworth College
Norcross, GAAssociate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO2005
Skills
- Effective communication
- Fast Learner
- Attentive to People
- Employee Engagement
- Recruitment Management
- Onboarding Support
- Active Listening
- Decision Making
- Record Keeping
- Staff Development
- Learning Management Systems
- Interpersonal Skills
- Training Development
- Problem Solving
- Coaching and Development
Accomplishments
Head Start Support staff of the year
2012 Kevin Ryan Memorial award of United Way- Callaway county
Certification
- Family Development Credential Training - [Timeframe]
- Training Wheels
Timeline
Direct Care Aide
Fulton State Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Employee Engagement Specialist
Central Missouri Community Action
01.2022 - 07.2023
Site Administrator
Central Missouri Community Action
08.2019 - 01.2022
Classroom Coach
Central Missouri Community Action
08.2017 - 08.2019
Community Partnership Administrator
Central Missouri Community Action
05.2016 - 08.2017
Site Director
Central Missouri Community Action
05.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood
Ashworth College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Moberly Area Community College