Dedicated and passionate individual with years of experience demonstrating a strong commitment to serving disadvantage youths including special needs and education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
CRI
05.2024 - Current
Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
Document progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assist with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Administer medications to clients
Instructional Assistant
Phillips Programs
04.2018 - Current
Assist teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
Monitor students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
Use lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Client Specialist
Jills House
07.2016 - Current
Participate in team meetings to understand goals and establish necessary process improvements.
The guidance and supervision of the children to whom they are assigned.
Performing a combination of basic care, assistance with activities of daily living, and activity guidance in a safe, nurturing environment.
Following each clients service plan and ensuring positive experience for all participates.
Patient Safety Assistant
INOVA Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2017
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Attended to patients in -bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Contributed to unit improvements by providing cost-effective care in line with performance targets.
Provided basic care patients per shift, assisting with bathing, changing linens and preparing meals.
Nanny
The Reids
09.2014 - 08.2017
Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
Physically and verbally interacted with children to promote mental and emotional development.
Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
Washed and put away dishes and wiped down counters after meals and snacks.
Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance.
Northern Virginia Academy
Teacher's Assistant
08.2010 - 12.2014
Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and directing activities.
Supervised and cared for children infant to school age.
Education
Medication Administration
CRi
Chantilly, VA
05-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Tractor Trailer Training
CDS School
Woodford, Virginia
Medical Assistant Training - Medical Assisting
ACT College
Alexandria, VA
06.2011
Skills
Problem-solving abilities
Deadline-oriented
First Aid/CPR
Punctual
Organization
Flexible
Calm composure
Alertness
Interpersonal skills
Effective communication
Team oriented
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
CRI
05.2024 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Phillips Programs
04.2018 - Current
Patient Safety Assistant
INOVA Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2017
Client Specialist
Jills House
07.2016 - Current
Nanny
The Reids
09.2014 - 08.2017
Northern Virginia Academy
Teacher's Assistant
08.2010 - 12.2014
Medication Administration
CRi
Some College (No Degree) - Tractor Trailer Training
CDS School
Medical Assistant Training - Medical Assisting
ACT College
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