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Heather Merrigan

Palm Harbor,FL

Summary

Highly organized Staff Member well versed in providing supervision and safety. Considered valuable team player and hardworking professional. Friendly and personable group leader gifted in helping participants of all skill levels enjoy and engage in activities. Effective in keeping events fun for all involved.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Staff Member

EEDA
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Supervised individual with intellectual developmental disability in expanding independence with life skills, social skills, and integration into community
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by prompting good hygiene, healthy eating habits, and maintaining clean home environment.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments including art, cooking and fitness classes.
  • Kept detailed daily logs and collaborated with family regarding behaviors, incidents, and progress.
  • Assisted in transition of independent living by running errands, managing laundry, and completing grocery shopping.
  • Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for client.

Parks and Recreation Leader

Town Of Hempstead
06.2018 - 08.2023

    • Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
    • Scheduled and prepared events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
    • Maintained and organized inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
    • Researched, planned, and implemented mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 4 and 12.
    • Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.
    • Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
    • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.

Assistant

Beachbum Tanning
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Collaborated with team of 10 employees to provide excellent customer service
  • Properly cleaned salon to ensure compliance with sanitization and health requirements
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Checked in guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.

Education

Associates of Science - Art

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
12.2020

Skills

  • Opening and Closing Procedures
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Special Needs Client Assistance
  • Recreational Program Planning
  • Community Safety

Volunteer

  • Traveled abroad with NECHEMA program to help in the relief and recovery effort in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Katrina
  • Designed paintings for children and veterans in hospitals with Splashes of Hope
  • Worked with Last Hope Animal shelter to care for dogs and cats while they waited to be adopted

Timeline

Disability Support Staff Member

EEDA
09.2021 - 08.2023

Parks and Recreation Leader

Town Of Hempstead
06.2018 - 08.2023

Assistant

Beachbum Tanning
01.2017 - 05.2018

Associates of Science - Art

Nassau Community College

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