Esther McKnight
Horn Lake,USA
Summary
Seeking a position utilizing my strong organizational, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker 2
MillCreek Rehabilitation Center
Nesbit, MS
07.2018 - Current
- Provide immobile and/or frail clients with assistance, company, and comfort
- Administer treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
- Monitor physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients
- Assist with personal hygiene care and housekeeping duties
- Prepare meals for clients
- Assist clients in group activities
- Accompany clients to medical appointments
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment
Volunteer
The House of Grace Thrift Store
Horn Lake, MS
09.2016 - Current
Seamstress
Self Employed
Horn Lake, MS
08.1978 - Current
- Customize garments
- Correct and repair garment issues
- Sewing by hand and machine for the best results
- Alterations hemming pants, jeans, skirts and dresses
Teacher
Greater Community Temple COGIC
Memphis, TN
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Acted as a teacher for 3rd grade students
- Prepared materials and classroom for class activities
- Plan and conducted activities for class
- Instruct children in group settings and one on one
- Assigned and graded class work and homework
- Assisted the other teachers and children on field trips
Substitute Teacher/Secretary
Memphis School of Excellence
Memphis, TN
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Acted as a Permanent Substitute Teacher for 6-12 classes throughout the academic year
- Assisted in administering exams and mock tests
- Answered incoming calls/prepared outgoing mail/received incoming mail
- Assisted parents with check-in/check-out of students
- Filed and labeled documents of student’s records
- Acted as an after school monitor for students
In-School Detention Monitor/Family Center Operator
Greenwood Public School District
Greenwood, MS
08.1997 - 05.2011
- Acted as a Permanent Substitute Teacher for K-12 classes throughout the academic year
- Assisted in school detention student in completing their classroom assignments and lessons
- Utilized effective classroom management strategies to maintain discipline and students attention
- Coordinated monthly workshops for parents to increase their participation in students education
- Assisted the teacher in administering exams and MCT tests
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05.2012
Certificates of Completion -
USA Training Academy/Secretarial School
Jackson, MS08.1988
Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Mississippi Delta Community College
Greenwood, MS05.1987
Skills
- Community activities
- Client safety and first aid
- Client documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Care plan assessment
- Patient care
- Emotional support
- Compassionate caregiving
- CPR certified
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Nutrition monitoring
- Adaptive learning
- Meal preparation
- Patient transport
Accomplishments
- Published my first inspirational book entitled HE USED ME!, 01/15
- National Dean’s List Scholar
- Outstanding Scholar of the Year, Communications, 03/12
- Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Association Honor Society, 04/09
Volunteer Experience
The House of Grace Thrift Store, 09/16, Present
Leadership Experience
- Member, Greenwood Parks Commission Committee, 2000-2009, Worked with a team to assist in beautifying local community parks in the city, Ensured that old playground equipment was replaced, repaired or new equipment purchased, Spearheaded efforts to improve the accessibility of parks for citizens with handicaps
- Teacher, Greater Community Temple COGIC (Summer Program), 05/14, 07/14, Acted as a teacher for 3rd grade students, Prepared materials and classroom for class activities, Planned and conducted activities for class, Instructed children in group settings and one on one, Assigned and graded class work and homework, Assisted the other teachers and children on field trips
Timeline
Direct Care Worker 2
MillCreek Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - Current
Volunteer
The House of Grace Thrift Store
09.2016 - Current
Teacher
Greater Community Temple COGIC
05.2014 - 07.2014
Substitute Teacher/Secretary
Memphis School of Excellence
04.2013 - 05.2014
In-School Detention Monitor/Family Center Operator
Greenwood Public School District
08.1997 - 05.2011
Seamstress
Self Employed
08.1978 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mississippi Valley State University
Certificates of Completion -
USA Training Academy/Secretarial School
Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Mississippi Delta Community College
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