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Meghan Smith

Wolcott,NY

Summary

Compassionate and strategic job coach with substantial background in providing care and support to those with disabilities. Work well in an demanding atmosphere, and can multitask very well. Reliable and work well by myself or in a team setting. I go above and beyond to advocate and care for people. I am patient and can remain calm in stressful situations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Job Coach

ARC Of Wayne
11.2019 - Current
  • Provided ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, teaching them the necessary skills needed to maintain a job in the community.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
  • Monitored and documented client's progress.
  • collaborated with over 40 individuals to assess their abilities and goals to acquire skills needed to obtain integrated work.
  • assisting in everyday care needs.
  • volunteering in the community
  • training and coaching on interviewing process.

Personal Care Aide

Center For Disability Rights
04.2012 - 08.2019
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
  • cared for up to 15 clients

Home Health Aide

Home Instead Senior Care
02.2010 - 04.2012
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

Education

GED -

North Rose-Wolcott High School
Wolcott, NY
06.2008

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Performance Assessments
  • Job Search Training
  • Personal care assistance
  • Structured activities and coaching
  • Interview Training
  • Coaching Meetings
  • Data Gathering
  • Providing skills needed for integrated work setting
  • Communication skills
  • Advocating
  • Quick decision making

Certification

CPR and choking certified

SCIP certified

Timeline

Job Coach

ARC Of Wayne
11.2019 - Current

Personal Care Aide

Center For Disability Rights
04.2012 - 08.2019

Home Health Aide

Home Instead Senior Care
02.2010 - 04.2012

GED -

North Rose-Wolcott High School

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