Lorinda Willette
Pelham,NY
Summary
Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic in factory industry. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Lifts and carries objects over 75 pounds, reliable and works well in varying conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Associate
Marathon
``Marathon, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Set up and operate a variety of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Operate equipment such as hand tools and power tools.
- Assemble parts into finished products using various mechanical processes including Building and riveting.
- Troubleshoot problems in the manufacturing process by identifying root causes and proposing solutions.
- Clean work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
Direct Support Professional
ARC of Cortland Madison County
Cortland, NY
12.2020 - 04.2024
Direct Support Professional
ARC of Cortland Madison County
Cortland, NY
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Lakes Region Community College
Laconia, NHSkills
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Stress Tolerance
- Assembly Line Experience
- Measurement Tools
- Machine Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and Dependable
- Material Handling
- Positive Attitude
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Strong Work Ethic
- Good Communication
- Teamwork and Communication
- Incident Reporting
- Heavy Lifting
- Flexible Schedule
- Production Line Work
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Health and Safety Regulation
- Assembly Procedures
- Production Operations
- Parts Assembly
- Worksite Safety
Affiliations
My family is always first in my life, which includes a very strong work ethic.
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate
Marathon
08.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
ARC of Cortland Madison County
12.2020 - 04.2024
Direct Support Professional
ARC of Cortland Madison County
12.2020 - 04.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Lakes Region Community College