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Joanna Kirby

Albany,TX

Summary

I have worked primarily in Child and Adult Care my entire adult life. I was a Certified Nurse Assistant at Sears Methodist Long Term Care Facility in Abilene and have done At Home Care for several individuals, sometimes for years at a time. I served as the Activity Director for Covenant Place of Abilene for three and a half years. My daughter was born in December of 2016 and I have spent the time since then caring for her and my elderly mother in my home in Albany, TX. My daughter's school days will be getting longer soon and I am ready to get back to work as soon as possible.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

At Home Care

Self
Albany, TX
12.2016 - Current
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.

Activity Director

Covenant Place Of Abilene
Abilene, TX
05.2013 - 12.2016
  • Designed wide variety of activities for over 50 residents in order to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of residents
  • Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
  • Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
  • Scheduled and confirmed all resident appointments with various physicians.
  • Lead perspective residents on a tour of the facility making sure to highlight all that Covenant Place had to offer.

At Home Care

Nancy Harrison
Abilene, TX
09.2009 - 03.2013
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.

Private at Home Care

Michael Berry
Abilene, TX
08.2005 - 06.2009
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Scheduled Doctors' appointments and ensured client was able to be present at all appointments.
  • Supported client by handling all daily activities including cooking, cleaning, routine patient care, etc.

Child Care Provider

Kinder Care Of Brownwood
Brownwood, TX
10.2004 - 08.2005
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and [Type].
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.

Child Care Provider

Self
Brownwood, TX
08.2000 - 08.2004
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.

Administrative Assistant/Child Care Provider

Family Service Center
Brownwood, TX
03.1997 - 08.2000
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Completed enrollment for all new clients.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.

Education

GED -

The Master's Senior High School
Brownwood, TX
05.2008

Skills

  • Patient Massage
  • Observation Communication
  • Records Management
  • Patient and Compassionate

Timeline

At Home Care

Self
12.2016 - Current

Activity Director

Covenant Place Of Abilene
05.2013 - 12.2016

At Home Care

Nancy Harrison
09.2009 - 03.2013

Private at Home Care

Michael Berry
08.2005 - 06.2009

Child Care Provider

Kinder Care Of Brownwood
10.2004 - 08.2005

Child Care Provider

Self
08.2000 - 08.2004

Administrative Assistant/Child Care Provider

Family Service Center
03.1997 - 08.2000

GED -

The Master's Senior High School

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