Madison Ames
Huntington,West Virginia
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with experience providing individualized care and support to individuals with diverse needs. Skilled in fostering emotional well-being, promoting personal growth, and creating meaningful connections through empathy, and creativity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Staff
Autism Services Center
Huntington, WV
12.2023 - Current
- Provided overall safety and health of the clients.
- Implemented the daily client schedule that is based upon the individual client IPPs.
- Implemented behavior support programs that are individualized for each client.
- Implemented Crisis Intervention Procedures as needed.
- Guided, taught and assisted clients in skill development and community involvement.
Summer School Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
Charleston, WV
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed and taught daily science and art lessons for Pre-K through 5th-grade students, tailoring activities to each grade level's abilities.
- Designed and prepared engaging science experiments to spark curiosity and critical thinking in young learners.
- Created art lessons that encouraged self-expression and developed fine motor skills, adapting techniques for various developmental stages.
- Effectively managed classroom dynamics, maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment.
Transport Dispatcher
CAMC Memorial Hospital
Charleston, WV
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated and assigned transport staff to efficiently move patients between nursing units, outpatient areas, and admitting/discharge locations within the hospital.
- Documented patient transport activities, including time, location, and status updates, ensuring accurate and detailed records.
- Managed all incoming and outgoing departmental calls with professionalism, providing courteous assistance to patients, hospital staff, and visitors.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
COVID-19 Screener
CAMC Memorial Hospital
Charleston, WV
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Administered COVID-19 screening questionnaires to employees and visitors in the emergency waiting room, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols.
- Monitored and enforced visitor limits in the waiting area to maintain safety and adhere to capacity guidelines.
- Verified that all individuals entering the facility completed the screening process and adhered to mask requirements, ensuring the use of medical-grade face masks.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills when interacting with patients, visitors, and healthcare personnel.
Private Nanny
Private Family Employer
Charleston, WV
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided full-time, one-on-one childcare for a two-year-old, ensuring his physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs were met in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
- Created and implemented engaging activities that supported early childhood development, including teaching the alphabet, colors, shapes, name spelling, and counting from 1 to 20.
- Fostered a bilingual learning environment by teaching the child English, complementing the Urdu instruction provided by his parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art & Design, Minor in Psychology
Marshall University
Huntington, WV12-2024
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Client documentation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Empathy and patience
- Emotional intelligence
- Crisis management
Accomplishments
- 2024 President's List, College of Arts and Media, Marshall University
- 2024 Research Scholars Award, Faculty Senate, Marshall University, Huntington, WV (capstone grant)
- 2023 Dean’s List, College of Arts and Media, Marshall University
Certification
- QPR Gatekeeper Instructor Certification
- CPR, First Aid Certification
Timeline
Direct Support Staff
Autism Services Center
12.2023 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
06.2023 - 06.2025
Transport Dispatcher
CAMC Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
COVID-19 Screener
CAMC Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2022
Private Nanny
Private Family Employer
07.2020 - 06.2021
- QPR Gatekeeper Instructor Certification
- CPR, First Aid Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art & Design, Minor in Psychology
Marshall University
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