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MARIA PAOLO

Milford

Summary

Skilled DSP and EA offering experienced abilities in monitoring medications, coordinating appointments, and assisting with personal hygiene needs. Dedicated to giving every individual personalized physical and emotional support. Able to improve quality of life with continued empathetic socialization and expert care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Aide

Heidt Center of Excellence
08.2025 - Current
  • Assist teachers in the classroom to manage each student's well-being to better their education: taking student's on a walk, to a sensory room, and listening when they are advocating for themselves.
  • Keep track of behaviors according to each student's individualized IEP every day for documentation.
  • Collaborate with staff about student needs to develop effective intervention strategies to help our student's success in the classroom, community, at home, and their life after school.

DSP

Sami Sunshine Center
06.2023 - 03.2025
  • Coordinate with healthcare professionals to provide continuous quality care for 1 on 1's and groups with 3 or more.
  • Worked with individuals with a variety of developmental disabilities; including autism, schizophrenia, down syndrome, etc.
  • Manage time effectively to balance the needs of multiple clients throughout the day.
  • Provide companionship to clients, engaging in conversations and recreational activities.
  • Demonstrate patience, resilience, and compassion in challenging caregiving situations.
  • Assist clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating.
  • Encourage individuals to be involved in the community.

Barista

Starbucks
12.2020 - 09.2023
  • Maintained clean work stations to adhere to health and safety guidelines.
  • Prepared beverage and food products in compliance with company recipes and guidelines.
  • Greeted and interacted with about 50 new and regular customers.
  • Operated cash registers and handled financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency.

Server

Pinebrook Retirement Home/Assisted Living
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Emotionally listened and physically supported my guests (if needed) to better their experience.
  • Trained new servers in restaurant procedures and customer service standards.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists according to set standard.

Kennel Technician

Kennel Resorts
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Coordinated timely feeding, bathing and physical exercise for animals under care.
  • Kept kennel areas and play yards clean, organized and free of safety hazards to protect animals.
  • Monitored animals and managed interactions to mitigate risk of behavioral problems and harm.
  • Handled short- and long-term stays for animals with various health and wellness needs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Individual Studies With A Focus in Natural Science

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
08.2024

High School Diploma - undefined

Goshen High School
Goshen, OH
06.2021

Skills

  • Strong focus on learning new skills
  • Supportive and bubbly personality
  • Behavior modification
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Disability care
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Staff collaboration

Certification


  • CPI Certified, Heidt Center of Excellence
  • BLS Certified, American Heart Association

Interests

  • Fashion
  • Adventure Travel
  • Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
  • Yoga
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills

Timeline

Educational Aide

Heidt Center of Excellence
08.2025 - Current

DSP

Sami Sunshine Center
06.2023 - 03.2025

Server

Pinebrook Retirement Home/Assisted Living
12.2021 - 07.2022

Barista

Starbucks
12.2020 - 09.2023

Kennel Technician

Kennel Resorts
08.2019 - 12.2020

High School Diploma - undefined

Goshen High School

Associate of Arts - Individual Studies With A Focus in Natural Science

University of Cincinnati

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