INDYA SORRELLS
Athens,Georgia
Summary
Hello, my name is Indya Sorrells. I am 30 years old, I have been working since I was 18 years old. I first started working at Extra Special People out of Walkinsville, GA with special needs children and adults. This has been my passion ever since I started back in 2012. I would love to continue helping in developing ones with different abilities. I have found after extensive research that registered behavior technician will be the perfect fit for me as my career. Thank you. I seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nanny
Alexis Ericksen
01.2020 - Current
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with school projects.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Studied and researched food allergies to understand requirements for individuals with such conditions.
Private Caregiver
Affordable Medical Resources
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Savannah Wilson
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
AgentAcumen Fiscal Agent
Caregiver/ RespiteCaregiver/ Respite Acumen Fiscal
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Nanny/Caregiver
Model/Sales AssociateModel/Sales Associate
Hollister CO.Hollister CO
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Creating fun and diverse activities for campers, cleaning, challenging campers to over come fears and also educational activities
- With older campers we would strive to do Vocational opportunities with community
- Communicating with parents about the child’s experience at camp
- Making sure camper was happy fully equipped for each day at camp
- Accomplishments: Assisted with campers first steps to walk.
InstructorCamp Couselor/ Instructor
Camp Couselor, Special People Inc.Extra Special People Inc
01.2012 - 09.2014
Model/Sales AssociateModel/Sales Associate
Abercrombie & FitchAbercrombie
01.2012 - 09.2013
Cashier
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Clean show room floor, restock clothes, made sure show room floor was presentable for customers.
Education
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N/A -
Athens Technical CollegeAthens Technical College
2012
Diploma -
Clarke Central High SchoolClarke Central High School N
Athens, GA05.2011
Skills
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Kinesiology/beginner
- Medical Taping Medical Taping
- Swimming
- Weight lifting
Timeline
Family Nanny
Alexis Ericksen
01.2020 - Current
Private Caregiver
Affordable Medical Resources
01.2020 - 05.2021
Caregiver, Special Needs
Savannah Wilson
01.2018 - 01.2020
AgentAcumen Fiscal Agent
Caregiver/ RespiteCaregiver/ Respite Acumen Fiscal
01.2015 - 05.2018
Model/Sales AssociateModel/Sales Associate
Hollister CO.Hollister CO
01.2013 - 01.2015
InstructorCamp Couselor/ Instructor
Camp Couselor, Special People Inc.Extra Special People Inc
01.2012 - 09.2014
Model/Sales AssociateModel/Sales Associate
Abercrombie & FitchAbercrombie
01.2012 - 09.2013
Cashier
01.2009 - 12.2012
N/A -
Athens Technical CollegeAthens Technical College
Diploma -
Clarke Central High SchoolClarke Central High School N