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Kaitlynn Cook

Rutland,VT

Summary

Compassionate Family Advocate with 5 years of experience in a school setting. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children. Experience making home visits, providing assistance to families of children with disabilities and facilitating partnerships within the community. A highly trained professional promoting respect for all cultures. Offering exemplary time management skills and being calm in tense environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Rutland Hospital
Rutland, Vt
10.2014 - 08.2016

Child Care Provider

All Star Childcare
Wallingford, VT
01.2011 - 09.2014
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
  • Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
  • Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
  • Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
  • Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
  • Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
  • Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
  • Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
  • Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
  • Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
  • Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
  • Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
  • Collaborated with teachers on special projects such as holiday parties or end-of-year events.
  • Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all students.
  • Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
  • Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or any other concerns related to childcare services provided.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
  • Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
  • Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
  • Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
  • Maintained safe play environment.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities.
  • Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
  • Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Organized and stored toys and materials to maintain order in activity areas.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment.
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.

Resident Care Aide on Special Care Unit

The Meadows Psychiatric Center
Rutland, VT
03.2011 - 02.2014
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the supervisor or nurse.
  • Observed and documented changes in resident behavior.
  • Maintained a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the residents.
  • Assisted in transferring residents from beds to wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment as needed.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate.
  • Performed basic wound care including changing dressings and applying ointments under supervision of RN and LPN.
  • Reported any changes in condition or behavior of the patient to supervisor immediately.
  • Communicated with families about their loved ones' health status regularly.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of equipment and safety measures while moving around the facility.
  • Assessed patient's needs by observing their physical condition and behaviors.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in recreational activities within their physical limitations.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Responded promptly to calls for assistance from patients or staff members.
  • Observed infection control procedures such as hand washing properly before providing care.
  • Promptly reported all incidents involving resident injury or illness per policy guidelines.
  • Participated in team meetings related to resident care plans as required by state regulations.
  • Followed established protocols for reporting any suspicious activity or abuse cases observed among residents.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.

Bayada Home Health Care

BAYADA
Rutland, VT
01.2010 - 09.2011
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
  • Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored side effects.
  • Prepared meals based on prescribed diets.
  • Maintained a clean work environment while adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding client needs and care plans.
  • Observed proper body mechanics when transferring patients from bed-to-chair or wheelchair-to-bed.
  • Provided emotional support to clients facing difficult life transitions.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels for accuracy reporting purposes.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.

  • Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
  • Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
  • Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation. Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.

Family Advocate

Rutland County Head Start
Rutland , VT
09.2016 - current
  • Conducted home visits and assessments to evaluate family dynamics.
  • Assisted families with obtaining resources such as medical care, housing, food, and employment opportunities.
  • Coordinated referrals for mental health services and other specialized services.
  • Developed individualized service plans in collaboration with families and relevant professionals.
  • Facilitated support groups for parents and caregivers on issues related to parenting skills, anger management, depression.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client contacts including documenting progress notes into an electronic database system.
  • Educated clients about available community resources and assisted them with accessing those resources when needed.
  • Collaborated with community partners such as schools, hospitals, social service organizations. to provide comprehensive services to families in need.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and coordinate treatment plans for clients.
  • Provided crisis intervention counseling when needed to help manage difficult situations involving the family unit.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients by providing ongoing support through regular check-ins or phone calls.
  • Attended trainings and workshops on topics related to family advocacy work.
  • Organized events such as parent education seminars or job fairs aimed at helping families gain access to economic opportunities.
  • Assisted families with completing paperwork required by various government programs or services.
  • Developed educational materials on topics related to family advocacy work that could be used in presentations or distributed among community members.
  • Monitored compliance of program goals set forth by funders or grantors.
  • Assessed risk factors within a family environment in order to determine appropriate interventions necessary for safety.
  • Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
  • Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
  • Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
  • Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
  • Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
  • Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mill River Union High School
North Clarendon, VT
06-2010

Skills

  • Residential Cleaning
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Infection Control
  • Family needs assessments
  • Child Development
  • Relationships and rapport
  • Client Advocacy
  • Parenting education
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Community Resources
  • Relationship Building
  • Effective Communication
  • Legal knowledge
  • Parent Education
  • Confidentiality Practices
  • Data Collection
  • Child development knowledge
  • Needs Assessment
  • Child Supervision
  • Group leadership
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Activity Planning
  • Meal Preparation
  • Reading skills
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Safety awareness
  • CPR training
  • Safety understanding
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Early childhood knowledge
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Special needs experience
  • Positive Reinforcement

Accomplishments

  • Completed Fundlemental Course
  • Completed Family Service Credential certificate
  • CPR certified
  • Completed trainings regularly
  • completed parent courses (mothers and babies)

Languages

English
Professional

Affiliations

  • I love working in the community and helping to provide supports for those who struggle.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Family Advocate

Rutland County Head Start
09.2016 - current

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Rutland Hospital
10.2014 - 08.2016

Resident Care Aide on Special Care Unit

The Meadows Psychiatric Center
03.2011 - 02.2014

Child Care Provider

All Star Childcare
01.2011 - 09.2014

Bayada Home Health Care

BAYADA
01.2010 - 09.2011

High School Diploma -

Mill River Union High School
Kaitlynn Cook