Lydia Cherry
Carbondale,IL
Summary
Dedicated student currently building foundational skills for License Practical Nurse role. Prepared for challenges of position and ready to use abilities in communication and problem-solving to meet company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Respite Care Worker
Illinois Respite Coalition
Carbondale , IL
01.2021 - Current
- Cared for and supervised agroup of three special needs children in asafe and engaging manner.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of Clients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep clients' bedroom clean.
- Taught children educational games to reinforce learning of alphabets and numbers.
- Provided continuous supervision to children during indoor and outdoor activities to maintain safe learning and playing environments.
- Cared for children ages 0 to 13 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
Volunteer
Victory Dream Center
Carbondale, IL
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
- Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
- Taught and cared for children as young as six weeks old in church nursery.
Office Assistant
Douglas Cherry Financial Services
Carbondale, IL
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Interacted with clients by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Babysitter
Victory Dream Center
Carbondale, IL
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
Education
LPN - Nursing
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2022
Skills
- Incapacitation Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- First Aid Certification
- Household Cleaning
- Incontinence Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Record Sorting and Filing
- Office Supply Management
- Updated BSL training
Timeline
In Home Respite Care Worker
Illinois Respite Coalition
01.2021 - Current
Office Assistant
Douglas Cherry Financial Services
02.2019 - 08.2021
Babysitter
Victory Dream Center
08.2017 - 04.2020
Volunteer
Victory Dream Center
01.2017 - Current
LPN - Nursing
John A Logan College
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