Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Child development
Best Buddies
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Jandy Wingrove

Pasadena,MD

Summary

Driven by a passion for enhancing the life for special needs individuals, I leveraged my patience, understanding, and CPR certification at Gt Independence to work with clients. My background in customer service and cash handling, combined with an idea for relationship building, has consistently elevated client satisfaction and operational efficiency. I work well with students, and have been in the Best Buddies program for 5 years. Not only do I care for a female with special needs, but I also include her friends and take them to different events such as best buddies events, bowling, out to eat, shopping, etc. I provide exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions. I also took child development and parenting in high school and know how to plan lessons and tasks. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level tsa position.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver, Special Needs

Gt Independence
2041 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE, Washington DC
07.2023 - Current
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Providied personalized care and attention.
  • Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
  • Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort at all times.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Developed strong crisis management skills, working proactively to diffuse challenging situations and maintain a calm, supportive environment for special needs individuals.
  • Promoted a safe, nurturing environment by diligently monitoring clients'' health and wellbeing.
  • Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in home.
  • Increased client''s independence with consistent skill-building exercises and positive reinforcement.
  • Improved clients'' communication skills through tailored speech therapy exercises and activities.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to address challenging behaviors while maintaining respect for each individual''s unique needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of clients'' progress towards personal goals, sharing updates regularly with families and healthcare teams.
  • Provided transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring the safety of special needs individuals at all times.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Encouraged overall wellness through engaging exercise routines tailored to each client''s abilities and interests.
  • Facilitated socialization opportunities for special needs individuals, promoting inclusion within the community.
  • Assisted with development of communication skills for non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Encouraged clients order food for themselves,

Customer Service

Dunkin' Donuts
350 Mountain Rd Pasadena Md 21122
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for daily register balances.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers.
  • Prepared and stocked baked goods, sandwiches, wraps and light snacks to compliment beverage choices.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.

Cashier

Gresbecks Food Market
8489 Fort Smallwood Rd Pasadena Md 21122
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Education

No Degree -

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
2028

High School Diploma -

Northeast High School
Pasadena, MD
06.2023

Skills

  • Patience and understanding
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Communication Assistance
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Errands
  • Word Processing
  • Laptop and Tablet Operation
  • Relationship Building
  • Rapid prompting and spelling practice
  • Planning and organization

Child development

My freshmen year of high school to my junior year I took child development. Taking a child development class has greatly enhanced my understanding of the various stages of growth and the factors that influence a child's development. It has provided me with valuable insights into effective communication strategies, behavioral expectations, and appropriate interventions, all of which have helped me better support and engage with children in both educational and caregiving settings. It has also improved my planning skills and organizational skills. Additionally, the class has equipped me with practical skills for creating supportive learning environments and activities that align with individual developmental needs. I've learned how to recognize early signs of developmental delays and the importance of fostering positive, nurturing relationships. This knowledge has made me more confident and effective in working with children, allowing me to contribute more meaningfully to their growth and well-being. Overall, it has deepened my passion for supporting children's development and prepared me to make a positive impact in their lives.

Best Buddies

I have been in best buddies since my freshmen year of high school. My father teaches special education at the high school I graduated from so I spent my free time in his classroom with his students. I have grown a special bond with each of them and still keep in touch with some. I also am a caregiver for one of the special needs students I graduated with. I like to spend my time taking them to different places and doing fun activities as well as help them work on their social skills. Like, ordering on their own at fast food places, or paying for their items on their own. Being a part of best buddies has helped me include these students and connect with them, which means a lot to me. They are not only people I care for, but they are my friends.

Timeline

Caregiver, Special Needs

Gt Independence
07.2023 - Current

Customer Service

Dunkin' Donuts
01.2022 - 07.2023

Cashier

Gresbecks Food Market
06.2021 - 02.2022

No Degree -

Anne Arundel Community College

High School Diploma -

Northeast High School
Jandy Wingrove