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Karen Koback

Ellensburg,WA

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in child care and transportation, notably with Thorp School District #400. Skilled in clear communication and behavioral assessment, I excel in fostering safe environments and supporting individual needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring timely and compassionate service delivery.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Thorp School District #400
11.2021 - 06.2024
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
  • Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services for all participants involved.
  • Obeyed federal, WA State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.

Dial a Ride Van

Hope Source
03.2015 - 03.2020
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help
  • wherever needed.
  • Drive the elderly to Dr. Appointments.

Supervising Visitation Between Parents and Child

Mercy Miles
02.2010 - 03.2015
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Monitored Visit for the safty of the children,
  • Transported child to the visitation,
  • Recorded parent and childs interactions during visit,
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.

Foster Care Provider

DSHS Child Protective Services
05.1987 - 03.1998
  • Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
  • Specialized in drug affected infants.
  • Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
  • Advocated on behalf of each child in court hearings as necessary. Guardian Adlightaum
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
  • Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
  • Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.

Childcare Provider

Childhaven Crisis Nursery
01.1987 - 03.1989

Cared for the children of family's in crisis, for up to 1 month or the deration of the family's crisis.

  • Prepared tasty, nutritious meals for children.
  • Maintained home environment that complied with Child Protective Servicses regulations.
  • Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children''s behavior, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, resulting in high levels of trust and confidence in childcare services provided.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

RVTI
Renton, WA
03-1995

Skills

  • Clear communication
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Child development

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Thorp School District #400
11.2021 - 06.2024

Dial a Ride Van

Hope Source
03.2015 - 03.2020

Supervising Visitation Between Parents and Child

Mercy Miles
02.2010 - 03.2015

Foster Care Provider

DSHS Child Protective Services
05.1987 - 03.1998

Childcare Provider

Childhaven Crisis Nursery
01.1987 - 03.1989

Certified Nursing Assistant

RVTI
Karen Koback
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