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Jaime Barton

Kenilworth,NJ

Summary

Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and assistance with ADLs and crisis management situations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respite DSP

The Arc Of Union County
01.2020 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Cashier

Acme
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.

Cashier

Stop & Shop
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.

Respite Worker

The Arc Of Union County
03.2005 - 04.2011
  • Improved client well-being by providing consistent and compassionate care during respite periods.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Communicated effectively with both healthcare professionals and family members regarding any changes in client condition or behavior patterns observed during respite care sessions.
  • Maintained safe and hazard-free environments.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards to protect the privacy of clients and their families at all times.
  • Provided relief support to primary caregivers of individuals living with Autism and OCD.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, ensuring their comfort and security during respite care.
  • Continually pursued professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in respite care and related fields.
  • Promoted positive social interactions among peers through group activities designed specifically for individuals with varying cognitive abilities.

Nanny

Allyson Crystal & Dr Gary Crystal
09.2005 - 03.2011
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.

Teacher Aide

Rainbow Academy
01.2002 - 06.2005
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Instructed children in health and personal hygiene habits.

Cashier

Animals & Things
12.1998 - 05.2003
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.

Education

No Degree - Elementary Education

Kean University
Union, NJ

Associate of Science - Liberal Studies

Union County College
Cranford, NJ
05.2012

Skills

  • Certifiled in Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED
  • Behavior redirection
  • Medication Administration
  • Disability Awareness
  • ADL support
  • Client documentation
  • Crisis Management
  • State regulations knowledge
  • Fast Learner
  • Attentive to People
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Collaboration

Affiliations

  • The Arc of Union County

Certification

  • Respite Direct Support Professional, The Arc of Union County - 2020-2024
  • Fraud, Waste & Abuse Training - 2023
  • HIPAA Basics Certificate of Completion - June 2023
  • Bloodborne Pathogens & Standard Precautions Certificate of Completion - June 2023
  • Basics of Hand Hygiene Certificate of Completion- June 2023
  • American Red Cross Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED Training - March 2024
  • Medication Re-Certification Training - 2024
  • ELWYN Crisis Management Training - May 2024



Additional Information

I have a strong background both in childcare and disabilities. On a personal level, I have been the main caregiver to my children, two of whom have disabilities for 13 years. On the parent end I've gone through the Early Intervention system with three of my kids, have been responsible for attending evaluation & re-evaluation planning meetings, IEP meetings, advocating for my childrens' needs both educationally and medically. I have sheduled and attended countless appointments with specialists not limited to neurologists and physiatrists but outpatient therapies. I have a working knowledge of the Perform Care System and have worked with IIC's and BA's.


On a professional level, I have been employed with the Arc of Union County for 4 years. I work at the Saturday respite program, after school respite, recreation programs with adults with developmental disabilities and sometimes work weekend hotel respites. Prior to this employment, I was a stay-at-home mom and caregiver for my children. However, prior to the birth of my firstborn, I was a Respite Worker providing in-home respite and Saturday respite also with the Arc of Union County for 6 years as well as a professional nanny to a family of 3.


These experiences give me a unique perspective from the side of a parent and what we look for in the professionals who work with our children as well as how rewarding it is to work with other children with disabilities and see how they progress while I develop a rapport and relastionship with them that encourages them to progress in their ADL's.

Languages

ASL
Elementary

Timeline

Respite DSP

The Arc Of Union County
01.2020 - Current

Cashier

Acme
08.2016 - 05.2017

Cashier

Stop & Shop
10.2014 - 06.2016

Nanny

Allyson Crystal & Dr Gary Crystal
09.2005 - 03.2011

Respite Worker

The Arc Of Union County
03.2005 - 04.2011

Teacher Aide

Rainbow Academy
01.2002 - 06.2005

Cashier

Animals & Things
12.1998 - 05.2003

No Degree - Elementary Education

Kean University

Associate of Science - Liberal Studies

Union County College

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