Mackenzie Clark
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Versatile and compassionate professional with a background at Grow With Us Learning Academy, adept in behavioral management and patient care. Excelled in creating nurturing environments and implementing care plans, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and adaptability. Proven track record in enhancing client well-being and safety through dedicated service and teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Grow With Us Learning Academy
Fort Walton Beach, 32548
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Home Health Caregiver
Convergent
Pensacola, Florida
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their unique needs.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.
- Educated family members about how best to provide care for their loved one at home after discharge from facility or hospital setting.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Actively listened to concerns expressed by family members concerning their loved one's condition or treatment plan.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Administered medications as directed and documented medication administration in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Provided respite care services for family members who need relief from caring for their ill relative.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving assigned patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Castle Jr/sr High School
New Castle05-2015
Skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking and organization
- Supply management
- Familiar with head start
- Strong computer skills
- Team collaboration
- Client documentation
- State regulations
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Ambulation techniques
- Care plan assessment
- Patient transportation
- Bathing assistance
- Patient lifting techniques
- Behavioral management
- Care plan implementation
- Patient advocacy
- Recording vital signs
- Bedside care
- Light housekeeping
- Exercise program support
- Behavioral support
- Housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Safety procedures
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Client safety and first aid
- Patient care
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Grow With Us Learning Academy
04.2021 - 10.2024
Home Health Caregiver
Convergent
08.2019 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
New Castle Jr/sr High School
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