Giovana McCaffrey
Freehold,USA
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Private Home
Freehold, New Jersey
03.2022 - Current
- Developed strong problem-solving skills, multi-tasking and stablished budgets to effectively lower overall monthly spending.
- Manage household duties and tasks effectively.
- Coordinate multiple schedules and implement daily routines.
- Support children in play, meals, socialization and development activities.
Direct Support Professional
Easterseals
Freehold, USA
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Provide daily support to individuals with disabilities, help by providing them with safe living environments, helping them with daily tasks, and teaching them life skills
- Help individuals with tasks like cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money
- Accompanying individuals to doctors appointments, Provide support and guidance for their emotional, social and intellectual growth, administer medications and follow behavior therapist plans and guidance
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Customer Service
Macs Self Defense Program
Freehold, USA
01.2014 - 05.2020
- Responsible for all communications between business and customers, answering emails, phone calls, answering questions or concerns, setting up payments, scheduling appointments, promoting sales and social media presence in Monmouth County.
Caregiver/Nanny
Private Home
Manalapan, NJ
02.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed and implemented daily activities for children such as reading, playtime, and arts and crafts.
- Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Managed household tasks including laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, errands, and light cleaning.
Au Pair
AU PAIR CARE
Stony Point, USA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Cultural Exchange program as a caregiver for 3 children
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Organized playdates and activities for the children, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Planned educational activities such as crafts, games and outings that promoted physical activity.
Education
Bachelor's - Communications- Advertisement/ Marketing
PUC
Sao Paulo12.2007
Skills
- Bilingual- Portuguese
- Direct Support
- Autism Experience
- Developmental disabilities Experience
- Medication administration
- Schedule management
- Data Entry
- Internet Marketing
- Customer support
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
Languages
- English, Expert
- Portuguese, Expert
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
Private Home
03.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Easterseals
01.2017 - 03.2022
Customer Service
Macs Self Defense Program
01.2014 - 05.2020
Caregiver/Nanny
Private Home
02.2010 - 01.2014
Au Pair
AU PAIR CARE
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor's - Communications- Advertisement/ Marketing
PUC