Elizabeth Pounds
Conroy,IA
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable caregiver with a strong background in direct patient care and behavioral management. Known for effective crisis management and fostering independence, ready to contribute to impactful client support initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Coordinator
Rural Employment Alternatives
Conroy, IA
04.2023 - Current
- Provided direct care and support to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Responded promptly to any crisis situations that arose with individuals served or staff members.
- Encouraged independence among the individuals served by teaching new skills and techniques.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Paraprofessional
Clear Creek Amana School District
Amana, IA
04.2016 - 04.2023
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Sales Associate
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
12.2012 - 04.2016
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Maid
Guest House Motel
Amana, Iowa
05.2006 - 12.2012
- Stocked linen closets with fresh towels and bedding.
- Sanitized bathrooms including sinks, toilets, showers and tubs, countertops, mirrors and floors.
- Organized closets by folding clothes neatly on shelves or hanging them up properly in the closet.
- Assisted with laundry duties as needed.
- Cleaned and polished furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clear Creek Amana High School
Tiffin, IA05-2010
Skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Behavioral support
- Program Planning
- Disability Awareness
- Client documentation
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Progress Documentation
- Behavioral Management
- First-aid and CPR
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Social Skills Development
- Crisis Management
Timeline
Direct Support Coordinator
Rural Employment Alternatives
04.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Clear Creek Amana School District
04.2016 - 04.2023
Sales Associate
Kirkwood Community College
12.2012 - 04.2016
Maid
Guest House Motel
05.2006 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Clear Creek Amana High School