Genesis Fernandez
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Concepts Of Independent Choices
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Machine Operator
Primer
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Saint Joseph School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
COVID-19 Swabber
Top Notch
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
- Maintained safe and sanitary environment by conducting regular disinfecting and cleaning measures.
- Documented all COVID-19 screenings, results and follow-up action on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
- Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
- Provided assistance with distribution of face masks and other equipment to equip individuals with protective gear.
- Assisted with development and implementation of COVID-19 protocols to establish detailed and clear guidelines.
- Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state, and federal mandates.
Special Education Aide
Boces
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Monitored student progress and behavior.
- Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Wig Colorist
Dini Wigs
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Handled inventorying of hair products.
- Communicated effectively with clients to establish expectations and desires for color treatment.
- Kept on top of current hair coloring and styling trends.
- Established rapport and positive client relationships to maintain and expand clientele via referrals and word-of-mouth.
Cashier
Kohls Department Store
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Cashier
McDonald's
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Suffern Senior High School
Suffern, NY06.2014
Skills
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Personal Care Assistance
- Mobility Support
- Administering Medicines
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Behavior Redirection
- Professional Development
- Behavioral Disorders
- Classroom Organization
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Manufacturing
- Machinery Operation
- Learning Strategies
- Conditioning Treatments
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Order Verification
- Social Perceptiveness
- Data Entry
- Organization and Time Management
- Good Telephone Etiquette
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Concepts Of Independent Choices
10.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Swabber
Top Notch
12.2021 - 02.2022
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Saint Joseph School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Machine Operator
Primer
06.2021 - 10.2022
Special Education Aide
Boces
10.2019 - 06.2020
Wig Colorist
Dini Wigs
07.2018 - 10.2018
Cashier
Kohls Department Store
01.2017 - 06.2017
Cashier
McDonald's
05.2014 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Suffern Senior High School
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