Glenda Fewkes
Yakima ,WA
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with experience in providing personal care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Carry a strength in fostering independence, promoting health and wellbeing, and ensuring safety. Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, behavior management, and developing individualized support plans. Made significant impact by enhancing quality of life for those served, while maintaining respect for diversity and individuality.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Personal
Ambitions
Ellensburg, Washington
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored health status of individuals by taking vital signs and administering medications according to prescribed instructions.
- Maintained a safe environment for individuals by implementing safety protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrated patience and understanding when working with clients who may have difficulty communicating their needs.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Classifled -Parapro II - Lap Program
Ellensburg School District
Ellensburg, WA
03.2016 - 06.2022
- Developed, implemented and evaluated instructional plans for students with unique learning needs.
- Provided guidance to students regarding appropriate behaviors, problem solving strategies and social skills development.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Paraprofessional Educator
Prosser School District
Prosser, Washington
09.1992 - 03.2016
- Conducted educational assessments and monitored student progress.
- Implemented IEP goals and objectives through direct or indirect instruction.
- Created individualized education plans for students in need of special services.
Education
Para Education Program - Education
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA04-2003
GED -
Grandview High School
Grandview, WA06-1981
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Recreational Activities
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Adaptive Learning
- Client Advocacy
- Patient Management
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Nursing Assistant Registration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Personal
Ambitions
06.2022 - Current
Classifled -Parapro II - Lap Program
Ellensburg School District
03.2016 - 06.2022
Paraprofessional Educator
Prosser School District
09.1992 - 03.2016
- Nursing Assistant Registration
Para Education Program - Education
Columbia Basin College
GED -
Grandview High School
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