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Jordan Stewart

New Haven

Summary

Independent Living Skills Trainer with strong background in empowering individuals to achieve self-sufficiency. Skilled in personalized support, life skills education, and creating adaptive strategies. Known for effective team collaboration and flexibility in meeting evolving needs. Reliable, results-driven professional with focus on client success and empowerment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Living Skills Trainer

GT Independence
01.2019 - Current
  • Consulted with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
  • Designed and created, or requisitioned splints, braces and computer-aided adaptive equipment.
  • Recommended changes in patients' work and living environments, consistent with needs and capabilities.
  • Trained caregivers in providing for needs of patients during and after therapy.
  • Selected activities to help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of mental or physical capabilities.
  • Planned and implemented programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.
  • Cultivated a supportive network of family members, friends, and professionals to aid each client''s success in achieving their goals.

Personal Care Assistant

CareGivers CT
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
  • Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
  • Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
  • Provided proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown.
  • Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and social requirements.

Supervisor

Starbucks
10.2010 - 07.2016
  • Organized workflow tasks to prevent downtime and production gaps.
  • Set performance goals for staff members and helped teams meet important deadlines.
  • Delegated tasks to team members according to individual strengths.
  • Oversaw the training of new employees on job responsibilities and expectations.
  • Received product deliveries and moved materials to designated workplace locations.
  • Tracked company inventory and noted item shortages for future product orders.

Education

Associate of Science - Communications

Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT
05-2027

Skills

  • Laundry skills
  • Housekeeping
  • Self-care techniques
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Meal planning
  • Community integration
  • Medication management
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Healthcare coordination
  • Recreational activities
  • Educational guidance
  • Nutrition
  • Transportation navigation
  • Vocational support
  • Personal hygiene
  • Fast learner
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Independent Living Skills Trainer

GT Independence
01.2019 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

CareGivers CT
07.2017 - 01.2019

Supervisor

Starbucks
10.2010 - 07.2016

Associate of Science - Communications

Gateway Community College

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