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Jessica Farley

Jessica Farley

Salt Lake City,Utah

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dementia Care Companion

Private Client
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2024 - Current
  • Monitor behavior and well-being, reporting significant changes to families or healthcare providers
  • Providing compassionate companionship to an individual with dementia, promoting emotional support and engagement
  • Encourage social interaction through shared activities and outings
  • Guide cognitive stimulation activities, including memory games, memory kits, music therapy, and reminiscing exercises

Registered Behavior Technician

Apex Behavior Consulting
Salt Lake City
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Administered treatment plans developed by a BCBA
  • Used fun, engaging activities to encourage various forms of communication including verbal communication, American Sign Language (ASL), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Utilized de-escalation techniques to successfully calm clients during tantrums
  • Collaborated with caregivers, other technicians, and supervisors
  • Completed daily documentation of sessions

After-School/Summer Camp Program Director

St. John's Community Child Development Center
Salt Lake City
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Planned daily activities for more than 100 campers
  • Activities included hikes, arts & crafts, STEM projects, cooking, and swimming
  • Supervised up to 12 employees at 2 locations
  • Conducted hiring interviews
  • Arranged field trips with various organizations such as museums, arcades, rec centers, etc

Education

M.S - Speech Language Pathology

University of Utah
Utah
05.2026

B.S - Speech and Hearing Science

Arizona State University
04.2024

B.S - Sociology, Criminology

University of Utah
Utah
08.2020

Awards

  • Registered Behavior Technician of the month, 05/01/23
  • Dean's List - Arizona State
  • Spring 2023
  • Fall 2022
  • Spring 2024
  • Dean's List - University of Utah
  • Spring 2020
  • Fall 2019

Certification

  • First Aid
  • CPR

Timeline

Dementia Care Companion

Private Client
08.2024 - Current

Registered Behavior Technician

Apex Behavior Consulting
11.2022 - 11.2023

After-School/Summer Camp Program Director

St. John's Community Child Development Center
05.2021 - 02.2022

M.S - Speech Language Pathology

University of Utah

B.S - Speech and Hearing Science

Arizona State University

B.S - Sociology, Criminology

University of Utah

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