Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Faith Shelton

Ragley,LA

Summary

A Proven DSW Worker with leadership skills committed to coordinating care and direct support with clients diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. An excellent vision of service goals inspiring cooperation and teamwork. Talented professional expanding awareness of service mission.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

DSW Worker

Southwest Louisiana Independence Center
Lake Charles, LA
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients in developing independent living skills, such as budgeting, nutrition, household management and personal hygiene.
  • Maintained accurate records of client information in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Monitored clients' medical conditions and reported changes or concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • Communicated effectively both orally and written with a variety of stakeholders including clients, families, teachers, administrators.
  • Transported clients to and from community gatherings and scheduled appointments.
  • Created client agendas and monitored activity to promote efficient follow through.
  • Stayed up to date on federal, state and local regulations governing emergency response plans.
  • Updated emergency preparedness resource materials plan to comply with federal and state regulations.

Childcare Provider

JuJu's Littles
Moss Bluff, LA
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
  • Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
  • Collaborated with teachers on special projects such as holiday parties or end-of-year events.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.

Cashier

Pizza Hut
Moss Bluff, LA
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Beauregard High School
Longville, LA
05-2021

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA

Skills

  • Personal care assistance
  • Daily living activities
  • Mandatory reporting
  • Client Advocacy
  • Customer Service
  • First Aid Training
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • CPR training
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Early childhood knowledge
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Drawer balancing
  • POS Systems
  • Payment Collection
  • Returns processing
  • Cash Handling
  • Customer Relations
  • Time management skills

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Reading Books and Articles.
  • Cooking
  • I graduated high school as a Cum Laude with a 3.67 GPA
  • Puzzles, Diamond Paintings, and Painting

References

  • Marylynn George

Case Worker, Southwest Louisiana Independence Center

337-477-7194

  • Julie Hickman LaPointe

Daycare Owner, JuJu's Littles

337-905-1771

Timeline

DSW Worker

Southwest Louisiana Independence Center
03.2023 - Current

Childcare Provider

JuJu's Littles
03.2022 - 03.2023

Cashier

Pizza Hut
03.2021 - 02.2022

High School Diploma -

South Beauregard High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Southern New Hampshire University

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Sowela Technical Community College
Faith Shelton