Erika DeRyke
Paw Paw,MI
Summary
Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures, and provides companionship. Passionate about improving the well-being of others and providing compassionate medicine to the patient community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bangor Public Schools
Bangor, MI
2022.09 - 2023.01
- Assisted teacher with help for students that were in need of extra help
- Helped students with conflicts
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Mattawan Consolidated Schools
Mattawan, MI
2022.02 - 2022.07
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Personal Shopper
Walmart
Paw Paw, MI
2021.12 - 2021.12
- Shopped for people that order online
- Loaded and unloaded orders at customer's homes or locations.
- Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
Unemployed
Myself
Paw Paw, MI
2021.09 - 2021.12
- Doctors appointments
- Took care of my mental health
Caregiver
The Fountains at Bronson Place
Kalamazoo, MI
2021.09 - 2021.09
- I took care of consumers in an assisted living facility.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management
Amazon Fulfillment Associate
Amazon DSP
Caledonia, MI
2021.08 - 2021.09
- I sorted packages for customers
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy
Caregiver
Wrzesinski Specialized Adult Foster Care
Grand Junction, MI
2021.05 - 2021.07
- I took care of residents in an adult foster care setting.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements
Direct Care Worker
R & B living support llc
Bloomingdale, MI
2018.10 - 2021.05
- I take care of 6 guys in a living situation helping them with day to day life
- I also make rd appointments
- Pass meds
- Im very organized
- I was a lead staff there the last 2 years I was there.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
Direct Care Worker
Falco
Decatur, MI
2018.07 - 2018.09
- Work Closely with consumers in a daily bases giving them help in day to day life..
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Pantry Cook
MANGIA MANGIA
Kalamazoo, MI
2017.06 - 2017.08
- Stocked supplies to maintain sufficient levels of food products at pantry station
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions
- Completed side work and prep according to back of house checklist
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Fetzer Center
Kalamazoo, MI
2017.05 - 2017.06
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Health
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MISome College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILHigh School Diploma -
Timothy Christian High School
Elmhurst, IL06.1999
Skills
Paraprofessional skills
- Classroom support
- Educational assistance
- Teacher Support
- IEP compliance
- Child development
- Classroom management
Direct Care Skills
- Care plan assessment
- First aid and safety
- State regulations knowledge
- Medication Administration
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Meal planning and preparation
- Cooking meals
- Light cleaning
Food Service Skills
- Plates presentation
- Safe food handling
- Food assembly
- Daily specials memorization
- Food spoilage prevention
- Dining area maintenance
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bangor Public Schools
2022.09 - 2023.01
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Mattawan Consolidated Schools
2022.02 - 2022.07
Personal Shopper
Walmart
2021.12 - 2021.12
Unemployed
Myself
2021.09 - 2021.12
Caregiver
The Fountains at Bronson Place
2021.09 - 2021.09
Amazon Fulfillment Associate
Amazon DSP
2021.08 - 2021.09
Caregiver
Wrzesinski Specialized Adult Foster Care
2021.05 - 2021.07
Direct Care Worker
R & B living support llc
2018.10 - 2021.05
Direct Care Worker
Falco
2018.07 - 2018.09
Pantry Cook
MANGIA MANGIA
2017.06 - 2017.08
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Fetzer Center
2017.05 - 2017.06
Some College (No Degree) - General Health
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
Timothy Christian High School