Erica Smith
Bourbonnais,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Bus Driver
Illinois Central School Bus
Kankakee, IL
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained Ill. driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels and cleanliness.
Home Care Aide
Help At Home Homecare
Bradley, Illinois
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Direct Support Person
Pinnacle Opportunities
Bourbonnais, IL
12.2009 - 03.2021
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornton Township
Harvey05.1992
Skills
- Operational Safety
- Federal and State Driving Regulations
- Route Logs
- Special Needs Passengers
- Safety Rules Compliance
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Detailed Meeting Minutes
- Creative Solutions
- Cost Savings
- Data Communications
Timeline
Professional School Bus Driver
Illinois Central School Bus
06.2021 - 08.2022
Home Care Aide
Help At Home Homecare
03.2020 - 06.2021
Direct Support Person
Pinnacle Opportunities
12.2009 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Thornton Township