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CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE
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FANAYE DEBALKE

Seattle

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate healthcare and behavioral support professional with over 12 years of experience providing care and support to children, seniors, and individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs. Certified CNA, HCA, CPR, Pharmacy Assistant Technician, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Experienced working in Seattle Public Schools, special education settings, home care, and community-based programs. Skilled in behavior intervention, medication assistance, patient care, autism support, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Fluent in Amharic, Spanish, and Arabic.

Passionate about providing students with exceptional special education support. Background includes hands-on experience as Special Education Student Teacher, working closely with children of various abilities and learning styles. Strengths include development of individualized educational programs, modifying traditional teaching methods to meet student needs and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Demonstrated ability to make positive impact on student growth and confidence through creative lesson planning and compassionate mentoring.

Overview

1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Support

Seattle Public Schools
Seattle
10.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with pharmacists on prescription processing and documentation to support accurate medication delivery.
  • Guided customers through prescription and insurance questions to enhance their understanding and access to medications.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality and pharmacy records.
  • Organized medication inventory for efficient retrieval. and medication organization.

Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Amergis
Seattle
07.2024 - Current
  • Delivered one-on-one behavioral support to enhance skills in children with autism and developmental disabilities.
  • Implement behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to create and implement effective treatment strategies.
  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to achieve student goals.
  • Support communication, social, academic, and daily living skills.
  • Collect and maintain accurate behavioral data.
  • Assisted in data collection for behavioral analysis. and documented client progress to inform treatment adjustments.

Caregiver / CNA / HCA, Home Care Assistance Curren

Interm healthcare and Homecare assistance
Seattle
07.2014 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Administered medications to clients according to prescribed schedules.

Delivered compassionate care for bed-bound clients, ensuring comfort and dignity.

Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.

Utilized Hoyer lift to safely transfer clients with mobility challenges.

Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.

  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Monitored clients' health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Monitored food intake and output according to nursing staff instructions.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Communicated patient concerns to healthcare team for timely intervention.
  • Guided families on effective patient care techniques and home safety, fostering better caregiving environments.
  • Documented care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Enhanced client safety by proactively removing environmental hazards, reducing fall risks.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
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  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.

Pharmacy Assistant Technician

  • Assisted pharmacists with prescription processing and documentation.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality and pharmacy records.
  • Assisted customers with prescription and insurance questions.
  • Managed inventory and medication organization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Coursework

Shoreline Community College

Skills

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • Pharmacy Assistant Technician Certificate
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Home Care Aide (HCA)
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Nurse Delegation Certified
  • Dementia and Special Needs Care
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Support
  • Behavioral Intervention and Data Collection
  • IEP and Classroom Support
  • Medication Administration Assistance
  • Child Development and Family Support
  • Excellent Communication and Customer Service Skills
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Fluent in Amharic, Spanish, and Arabic
  • Medication administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Data collection
  • Behavior intervention
  • Health documentation
  • Caregiver training
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Patient advocacy
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient companionship
  • Medical office administration
  • End-of-life care
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Flexible schedule
  • First aid and safety
  • Empathetic listening
  • ADL assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Care plan assessment
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

  • Pharmacy Assistant Technician Certificate - YWCA CareerWork$
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Home Care Aide (HCA)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Nurse Delegation
  • Dementia & Special Needs Training

CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE

  • More than 3 years of experience working with children from preschool through adolescence.
  • Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and behavioral challenges.
  • Assist with learning activities, communication skills, and positive behavior development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

01-2014

Languages

Fluent in Amharic, Spanish, and Arabic

Timeline

Special Education Support

Seattle Public Schools
10.2024 - Current

Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Amergis
07.2024 - Current

Caregiver / CNA / HCA, Home Care Assistance Curren

Interm healthcare and Homecare assistance
07.2014 - Current

Pharmacy Assistant Technician

High School Diploma -

Coursework

Shoreline Community College
FANAYE DEBALKE