Emily Guy
West Newbury,MA
Summary
Undergraduate Psychology Student passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Staff- Super Float
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
06.2019 - Current
- Aiding individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their activities of daily living
- Includes administering daily medications, orchestrating community outings, and supporting individuals with medical appointments.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Horseback Riding Instructor Apprentice
Plum Grove Equestrian Center
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Teaching 5-day horse camps with children aged 5-17 years old
- Teaching lessons to children aged 2-17 years old
- Communicating with clients and parents to further horseback riding skills.
- Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses.
- Cleaned and maintained facility with 25-30 horses and adhered to veterinary visit schedule, feeding routines and cleaning practices.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
- Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Forensic Psychology
University of New Haven
New Haven, CT05.2019
Skills
- Community integration
- Safety awareness
- Interpersonal skills
- Active listening
- Medication administration
- Decision-making abilities
- Patience and understanding
- Organizational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral support
- Client confidentiality
- First aid and CPR
- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
Certification
- Massachusetts Medication Administration Program
- Proactive Approaches to Behavioral Challenges
- OSHA 10 Hour Certification
- American Red Cross First Aid
Timeline
Direct Support Staff- Super Float
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
06.2019 - Current
Horseback Riding Instructor Apprentice
Plum Grove Equestrian Center
06.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Forensic Psychology
University of New Haven
- Massachusetts Medication Administration Program
- Proactive Approaches to Behavioral Challenges
- OSHA 10 Hour Certification
- American Red Cross First Aid
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