Dorothy Silva
Mahopac
Summary
Caring, compassionate, and motivated caregiver offering the benefits of experience from long-term employment and a truly committed approach to all work assignments. Highly valued for performance excellence and dedication in all settings. Seeking new opportunity to assist clients with disabilities and health challenges with their personal needs. Equally proficient caring for pets in veterinary offices and kennels.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Meaningsful
Brooklyn
09.2023 - Current
- Adapted lesson plans based on each student's abilities and interests.
- Promoted physical activity among students by engaging them in physical activities such as sports or outdoor games.
- Encouraged independence of students by providing them with opportunities to practice self-care skills such as dressing, toileting, eating.
- Provided direct care and supervision to children with special needs in a safe and supportive environment.
- Taught basic life skills such as communication skills and problem solving techniques.
- Created a stimulating learning environment that is conducive to learning through play activities.
Housekeeping & Maintenance
Solaris Sports Club
Yorktown
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of 40,000 sq ft sports facilities including locker rooms, building exterior, parking lots, entrance, hallways, staircases, exercise area, studios, courts, babysitting room, café and offices.
- Ensures laundry is performed daily.
- Responsible for repairing and maintaining building operations using various equipment and tools in connection with general plumbing, lighting and electrical devices, painting, and general building maintenance.
Housekeeping & Maintenance
Westchester Turf and Tennis
Hawthorne
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of 40,000 sq ft sports facilities including locker rooms, building exterior, parking lots, entrance, hallways, staircases, exercise area, studios, courts, babysitting room, café and offices.
- Ensures laundry is performed daily.
- Responsible for repairing and maintaining building operations using various equipment and tools in connection with general plumbing, lighting and electrical devices, painting, and general building maintenance.
Personal Care Giver & Assistant
Westchester County
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided care for more than a year for a private client living with ALS.
- Transported client to appointments and personal errands.
- Supported client whenever needed for personal care, both during the day and at night, when family members were not available.
- In some cases, especially as the disease progressed, provided round-the-clock assistance, care, and support.
- Valued by client, family, and friends for care, compassion, and attention to all details.
- Embraced as a close friend and like a family member for dedication to client needs.
- Built a close personal relationship built on a foundation of genuine caring and concern.
Overnight Stocking Specialist
Walmart
Danbury
01.2016 - 01.2019
- In this full-time role, worked with a large team to restock this high-volume retail store during overnight hours.
- Used mobile scanning devices to complete tasks.
- Maintained high levels of productivity and accuracy, always completing workload in available time.
- Awarded 'Employee of the Month' for efficiency, teamwork, safety, and overall work quality.
Pasta Department Manager
Turco’s
Yorktown Heights
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Responsible for all priorities of this department: pasta production, packaging, customer service, and others.
- Planned in-store product production, including for vacation periods, to ensure all varieties of pasta were in-stock.
- Demonstrated commitment to company and customers during 11 years of continuous employment.
Animal Care Specialist
Yorktown Animal Hospital
Yorktown Heights
01.2019
- Hired by husband of personal care client, veterinarian, and owner of practice to provide care for pets treated at this busy office.
- Laid off in good standing due to regular business requirements and cost saving needs.
- Also, used versatility to paint, replace switches, install fans, and complete other maintenance tasks.
- Noted by employer in letter of recommendation for quickly adapting and learning, becoming the 'benchmark for hard work and motivation for the rest of my employees.'
Education
Computer Programming Major -
Westchester Community College
12.2007
Bachelor of Science Studies -
Rochester Institute of Technology
Skills
- Client Care
- Personal care support
- Attention to safety
- Personal care assistance
- Toileting assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Patience and tact
- Social skills development
- Down syndrome awareness
- Sign language proficiency
- Hearing impairment support
- Safety awareness
- Active listening
- Clear communication
- Transportation assistance
- Planning
- Prioritizing
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Workplace and Client Safety
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Adaptable
- Versatile
- Resilient
- English Sign Language (ESL)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Multiple Financial Services Platforms
- Specialized Mobile Technology
- Light maintenance
- Basic repairs
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Painting
Certification
New York State Driver’s License, Current
Timeline
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Meaningsful
09.2023 - Current
Housekeeping & Maintenance
Solaris Sports Club
01.2019 - Current
Animal Care Specialist
Yorktown Animal Hospital
01.2019
Housekeeping & Maintenance
Westchester Turf and Tennis
01.2018 - Current
Personal Care Giver & Assistant
01.2018 - 01.2019
Overnight Stocking Specialist
Walmart
01.2016 - 01.2019
Pasta Department Manager
Turco’s
01.2008 - 01.2019
Computer Programming Major -
Westchester Community College
Bachelor of Science Studies -
Rochester Institute of Technology