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Jenelle Root

Shoreline

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Northshore School District, adept at fostering positive learning environments. Skilled in implementing individualized education plans and managing challenging behaviors. A motivated team player with a positive attitude, committed to enhancing student success and promoting inclusivity in diverse settings.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Assistant

Northshore School District (Fernwood)
Bothell
09.2024 - Current
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss progress reports on student behavior plans.
  • Overseeing students during recess, lunch, and other non-classroom activities.
  • Keeping teachers and counselors informed about students' progress and communicating any concerns.
  • Performed clerical tasks such as photocopying documents, filing paperwork or answering phones when needed.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students when needed.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in a positive manner.

Elementary School Assistant/Para

Northshore School District (Fernwood)
Bothell
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss progress reports on student behavior plans.
  • Overseeing students during recess, lunch, and other non-classroom activities.
  • Keeping teachers and counselors informed about students' progress and communicating any concerns.
  • Performed clerical tasks such as photocopying documents, filing paperwork or answering phones when needed.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in a positive manner.
  • Supported teachers by preparing instructional materials, photocopying documents, grading assignments.
  • Support in a classroom by providing individualized instruction and academic support to small group of students.
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.

Resident Care Coordinator

Quail Park Of Lynnwood
Lynnwood
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Assisted the Memory Care Director in day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Managed daily operations related to employee scheduling such as approving time off requests, filling shifts or assigning shift swaps and ensuring adequate staffing levels.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews and making hiring decisions based on candidate qualifications.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate resources when necessary.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of resident care plans to meet individual needs.
  • Educated family members about their loved one's condition and treatment plan.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to discuss resident's progress and any concerns that may arise.
  • Supervised staff during their shifts ensuring tasks are completed correctly.
  • Provided support and guidance to staff as they assist residents in daily living activities.
  • Conducted regular rounds of the facility to ensure quality of care standards were met.
  • Served as a liaison between families and guardians and healthcare providers.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols, infection control procedures, and other policies and regulations.
  • Assist staff in providing direct care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
  • Created an environment that was conducive to physical, mental, emotional, spiritual growth of each resident.

Caregiver Elder Care Support Private

Dawnelle Patterson
Bothell
09.2016 - 09.2021
  • Private In home and community support for an elderly adult with limited mobility.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.

Carepartner

Quail Park Of Lynnwood
Lynnwood
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • I worked in a private assisted living and memory care facility as a care partner.
  • Assisted in daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Assist in monitoring the well-being and the environment of the residents within the memory care wing of an assisted living community.
  • Engaged in recreational activities with patients including reading, playing board games and watching movies.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns for review by medical staff.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may indicate a need for intervention or adjustment in treatment plan.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly patients.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to medical staff.
  • Assisted with ambulation utilizing proper body mechanics techniques when transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair.
  • Encouraged independence while providing necessary support for activities of daily living.
  • Helped maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping duties.

In Home Care Specialist

Richard Powers
Bothell
11.2016 - 02.2019
  • Providing in-home care for an elderly adult with dementia, diabetes, and other health issues.
  • Assisted with mobility issues by providing physical support when transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or walker.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.

Sale Associate

Macy's
Lynnwood
04.2016 - 10.2016
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.

Community Support Assistant

Elmview
Ellensburg
05.2003 - 04.2016
  • Assisting adults with disabilities in their homes and out in the community.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.

Caregiver

ResCare of Washington
Ellensburg
09.2007 - 01.2015
  • Assisting adults and children with disabilities, and elderly in their homes and out in the community.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided transportation services for clients when necessary.

Kitchen Worker (sub)

Northshore School District
Bothell
05.2001 - 06.2003
  • Help prepare and serve food to students.

Activities Assistant

King County Parks
Redmond
09.1999 - 09.2002
  • During the school year, I helped coordinate and ran activities and outings for adults with disabilities.
  • Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all.
  • Provided intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.
  • Encouraged participation in recreational activities through an enthusiastic leadership style.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.

Assistant Director

King County Parks
Woodinville
06.2001 - 09.2001
  • Assisted in running a summer overnight camp for adults with disabilities.
  • Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
  • Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
  • Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
  • Maintained records of attendance, accident reports, incident reports, camper evaluations and behavior logs.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members or between staff members and campers quickly yet effectively.
  • Conducted staff meetings to discuss the day's schedule, rules and expectations for campers.

Camp Counselor

King County Parks
Woodinville
06.1999 - 09.2000
  • Camp Counselor at a camp for adults with disabilities.
  • Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
  • Organized and supervised camp activities, such as swimming, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
  • Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
  • Engaged campers in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.

Education

Bachelor - Social Science, Geology Minor

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
01.2014

High School -

Ingelmoor High School
Kirkland, WA
01.2000

Cascadia Community College -

Cascadia Community College
Bothell, WA

Skills

  • Upbeat, outgoing, and take-charge personality
  • Positive attitude and work well with others
  • Independent and does not always need direct supervision
  • Supports and encourages healthy work environments free from discrimination
  • Courteous, respectful, with diversity, and multicultural understanding
  • Lifelong learner
  • Able to present information at varying levels in an easy-to-understand manner
  • Team player with a positive and engaging attitude
  • Motivated and dedicated to enhancing the academic environment
  • Flexible, learns quickly, and adapts easily
  • Energetic, curious, and loves to explore

Community Service

  • Special Olympics Bowling Coach
  • Rock Wolves (Geology Club)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Outdoors activities such as hiking, camping or biking
  • Photography
  • Scrapbooking
  • Sewing

Timeline

Elementary School Assistant

Northshore School District (Fernwood)
09.2024 - Current

Elementary School Assistant/Para

Northshore School District (Fernwood)
09.2022 - 06.2024

Resident Care Coordinator

Quail Park Of Lynnwood
08.2020 - 07.2022

Carepartner

Quail Park Of Lynnwood
04.2019 - 08.2020

In Home Care Specialist

Richard Powers
11.2016 - 02.2019

Caregiver Elder Care Support Private

Dawnelle Patterson
09.2016 - 09.2021

Sale Associate

Macy's
04.2016 - 10.2016

Caregiver

ResCare of Washington
09.2007 - 01.2015

Community Support Assistant

Elmview
05.2003 - 04.2016

Assistant Director

King County Parks
06.2001 - 09.2001

Kitchen Worker (sub)

Northshore School District
05.2001 - 06.2003

Activities Assistant

King County Parks
09.1999 - 09.2002

Camp Counselor

King County Parks
06.1999 - 09.2000

Bachelor - Social Science, Geology Minor

Central Washington University

High School -

Ingelmoor High School

Cascadia Community College -

Cascadia Community College

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