Erin Herbert
Reese,MI
Summary
Caring and empathetic Direct Care Worker with considerable experience in assisting adults with disabilities. Plans, develops, and implements individual program plans and carries out existing plan of care. Certified in medication administration and ensures that consumers take prescribed medicines and receive adequate nutrition. Administered treatments, make beds, cook meals, handle laundry, and run errands.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Educator
Genesee ISD
11.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson planning and material preparation.
- Facilitated small group activities to promote student engagement and understanding of key concepts.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive learning environment for students.
- Assisted in monitoring student progress, providing feedback, and adapting instructional techniques as needed.
- Collaborated with special education staff to accommodate individual learning needs and goals for students.
- Participated in professional development sessions to enhance skills and stay current on educational best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities during conferences.
Care Aide
Living Waters Buell Lake Assisted Living
06.2021 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving, translating knowledge into improved quality of care for patients.
- Developed strong relationships with patients by displaying empathy and genuine concern for their well-being, leading to increased satisfaction scores from both patients and families.
- Implemented creative strategies to engage residents in cognitive stimulation activities, contributing to improved mental health outcomes.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Care Aide
Birch Run Fields Assisted Living
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
Cosmetologist
Self Employed
05.2003 - 12.2015
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customers' appearance and desired look
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize risk and cross-contamination
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments
- Processed payments by entering sales in register
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair, following individualized client specifications and product recommendations to increase return customer base by Number people
Education
Managing Cosmetologist License -
Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture
East, Oregon04.2001
High School Diploma -
Ayersville High School
Defiance, OH05-1997
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate communication
- Care plan assessment
- Patient care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Para Educator
Genesee ISD
11.2024 - Current
Care Aide
Living Waters Buell Lake Assisted Living
06.2021 - Current
Care Aide
Birch Run Fields Assisted Living
10.2020 - 06.2021
Cosmetologist
Self Employed
05.2003 - 12.2015
Managing Cosmetologist License -
Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture
High School Diploma -
Ayersville High School
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