Malaysia Canady
Anniston,AL
Summary
Experienced with providing personal care and support to individuals in need. Utilizes effective communication and empathetic approaches to enhance client well-being. Knowledge of best practices in patient care ensures consistently high-quality service.
Professional educator with specialized expertise in supporting individuals with autism. Demonstrates strong focus on individualized learning plans, behavioral management, and fostering inclusive educational environments. Known for effective collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and consistent achievement of positive student outcomes. Valued for skills in communication, empathy, and creating structured, engaging learning experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Lead Teacher
The Learning Tree Inc
Anniston, AL
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for direct care, leading to improved team performance.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a structured and calm classroom atmosphere conducive to learning for students with autism spectrum disorders.
- Aligned curriculum goals with state standards while adapting materials specifically for an autism-focused classroom setting that emphasized social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
CNA
NHC HealthCare, Anniston
Anniston, AL
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Performed regular assessments of patient vitals including blood pressure and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Built strong connections among patients, caregivers, and medical staff for successful care plan achievements.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Line Assembler
IAC
Anniston, AL
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Followed work orders to correctly assemble building components.
- Assembled light and medium-sized parts in factory setting.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anniston High School
Anniston, AL05.2017
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Quick Problem Solver
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Patient Management
- Compassionate
- Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
- Patient Relations
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Responding to Emergencies
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation Expert
- Health and safety
- Project-based learning
- Emotional regulation support
- Nonverbal communication
- Lesson planning
- Skills development
- Certified teacher assistant
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Reliability and punctuality
- First aid and safety
- Adaptive learning
- Time management
- Social skills development
- Goal setting
- Safety monitoring
- Crisis management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- HIPAA compliance
Education and Training
First Aid Certification/CPR/AED
Timeline
Assistant Lead Teacher
The Learning Tree Inc
09.2023 - 04.2025
CNA
NHC HealthCare, Anniston
09.2019 - 08.2023
Line Assembler
IAC
05.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Anniston High School