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Jheneen Brewer

Hesperia,CA

Summary

Compassionate and Professional caregiver with strong background in special needs support, adept at enhancing clients' independence through personalized care and emotional support. Skilled in medication administration and relationship building, I successfully implemented individualized care plans, fostering trust and communication with families while promoting overall wellness and dignity for special needs individuals.

Skilled in providing compassionate and effective care, maintaining focus on safety and individualized attention. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in dynamic environments. Proficient in developing care plans, managing daily activities, and fostering positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver, Special Needs

Carelinx
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
  • Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
  • Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
  • Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Ensured timely administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Encouraged overall wellness through engaging exercise routines tailored to each client''s abilities and interests.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Ely Feinerman Non Public Agency
01.2012 - 03.2023
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
  • Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
  • Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
  • Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Ensured timely administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals.
  • 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.
  • Encouraged overall wellness through engaging exercise routines tailored to each client''s abilities and interests.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Served as a reliable resource for families in navigating community support services and resources relevant to their loved one''s unique needs.
  • Facilitated socialization opportunities for special needs individuals, promoting inclusion within the community.
  • Supported clients'' educational goals through active participation in school activities and events.
  • Assisted with development of communication skills for non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
  • Promoted self-advocacy by teaching individuals how to express their needs and desires.
  • Encouraged community integration through organization of inclusive outings and activities.
  • Implemented behavior modification plans to address challenging behaviors, resulting in more harmonious living environment.
  • Supported dietary needs by preparing nutritious meals and educating on healthy eating habits.
  • Fostered positive and nurturing environment, contributing to overall mental health of those under care.
  • Supported educational goals with specialized tutoring sessions, enhancing learning outcomes for those with learning disabilities.
  • Enhanced personal independence for individuals with special needs through tailored daily living skills training.
  • Provided respite care for families, offering them peace of mind and time to recharge.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic approach to each individual's health and wellness.
  • Offered emotional support and counseling to families, improving their coping mechanisms.
  • Developed individualized care plans to meet specific needs of each client, fostering personalized care experience.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted physical well-being and social interaction.
  • Ensured safe living environment by meticulously following health and safety guidelines.
  • Monitored and documented progress, adjusting care plans to better meet individual goals.
  • Improved emotional well-being by providing compassionate and empathetic support during difficult times.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.

After School Program Worker

LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2009 - 05.2015
  • Maintained accurate records of all program-related activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Supervised activities and events for large groups.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
  • Adapted quickly to changing circumstances or unforeseen challenges while maintaining a high level of professionalism and dedication to the success of the program.
  • Delivered consistent results by maintaining a thorough understanding of program requirements and objectives.
  • Developed tailored resources for participants, enhancing their overall experience within the program.
  • Continually sought out new ideas or approaches that would contribute to improving overall program outcomes.
  • Conducted regular assessments of participant progress, using data to inform future programming decisions.
  • Created safe and positive environment that was conducive to learning and entertaining activities.
  • Increased participant engagement through the development of innovative activities and events.
  • Provided general program information and assistance.
  • Communicated clearly with program staff and participants through written and digital correspondence.
  • Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
  • Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
  • Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.

Paraeducator, Special Education

ABC Unified School District
08.2007 - 05.2009
  • Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
  • Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
  • Conducted assessments to monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
  • Implemented research-based interventions to address academic challenges faced by special education students.
  • Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and school staff, fostering strong relationships to support student success.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.
  • Encouraged peer collaboration through group assignments designed to foster teamwork and mutual understanding among classmates.
  • Cotaught lessons with general education teachers, integrating modifications for special education students seamlessly into the curriculum.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, committees, and volunteering at extracurricular activities that supported students'' growth and development.
  • Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
  • Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Cal State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05-2013

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Medication administration
  • Clear communication
  • Feeding assistance
  • Transportation assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Social skills development
  • Individualized education plans
  • Relationship building
  • Time management
  • Physical stamina
  • Motor skills development
  • Sensory integration
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Daily living assistance
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Safety awareness
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Patient advocacy
  • Patience and tact
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Stress management
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Non-verbal communication
  • Routine development
  • Toileting assistance
  • Personal care assistance
  • Social interaction facilitation
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Sign language proficiency
  • Dependability and reliability
  • First aid and CPR
  • Autism spectrum
  • Fast learner
  • Cooking meals
  • Attentive to people
  • Household cleaning
  • Caring companionship
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Childcare experience
  • Decision-making
  • CPR certification
  • Client satisfaction
  • Personal care aide
  • Bedside care
  • Meal preparation
  • Ability to lift
  • Light cleaning
  • Medication management
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Personal care worker
  • Light housekeeping
  • Client transportation
  • Medical chart documentation
  • Communication assistance
  • CPR/AED
  • Critical thinking
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Care planning
  • Errands
  • Diet and nutrition
  • Housekeeping
  • Wound care
  • Supportive personality
  • Client records management
  • Safety compliance
  • First aid certification
  • Project planning
  • Emergency response
  • Condition monitoring

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Caregiver, Special Needs

Carelinx
10.2023 - 01.2025

Caregiver, Special Needs

Ely Feinerman Non Public Agency
01.2012 - 03.2023

After School Program Worker

LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2009 - 05.2015

Paraeducator, Special Education

ABC Unified School District
08.2007 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Cal State University Dominguez Hills

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