Lori Lawver, GPN
Smithtown
Summary
Devoted Special Needs Caregiver, providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Head Injury Association
10.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Increased client''s independence with consistent skill-building exercises and positive reinforcement.
- Promoted a safe, nurturing environment by diligently monitoring clients'' health and wellbeing.
- Effectively collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop appropriate care plans for each client.
- 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.
- Supported clients'' educational goals through active participation in school activities and events.
- Facilitated socialization opportunities for special needs individuals, promoting inclusion within the community.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to address challenging behaviors while maintaining respect for each individual''s unique needs.
Pastor
Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle
06.2011 - Current
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to promote collaboration on various community initiatives.
- Attracted new members to the congregation through effective marketing strategies such as social media campaigns, website updates, and targeted outreach efforts.
- Implemented comprehensive adult education programs that catered to diverse learning interests while fostering spiritual growth within the community.
- Organized successful fundraising events designed to support church missions locally as well as internationally.
- Coordinated mission trips for members interested in participating in global outreach efforts.
- Designed innovative worship experiences that integrated contemporary elements alongside traditional practices.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Sayville, NY04.2024
Skills
- Seizure Management
- Individualized Education Plans
- Feeding Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Social Skills Development
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Life Skills Training
- First Aid Certification
- Activity Planning
- Meal Preparation
- Behavior Management
- Client Education
- Injury Prevention
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Caring Companionship
- Reliability
- Attentive to People
- Excellent Communication
- Time management abilities
- Goal Setting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supportive Personality
- Multitasking Abilities
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Time Management
- Team building
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Head Injury Association
10.2022 - Current
Pastor
Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle
06.2011 - Current
LPN - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Boces