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Melody Woodard

Pampa

Summary

Compassionate Care Provider skilled in delivering emotional support and ensuring medication adherence. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and daily living assistance, fostering independence and comfort. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while promoting healthy lifestyles and strong client relationships.

Experienced with providing compassionate and attentive care to clients. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills and empathy to build trusting relationships. Knowledge of effective care practices ensures well-being and comfort of those supported.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Provider

AccentCare
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Kept individuals safe by removing hazards and correcting problems.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, using proper body mechanics to prevent injury while transferring or repositioning them.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Promoted patient independence by assisting with daily living tasks, such as grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Care Assistant

IHSS Adult Services Program
06.2015 - 11.2022
  • Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by engaging in conversation and recreational activities, fostering a sense of companionship.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Snowline School District
08.1999 - 11.2022
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
  • Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student''s unique learning style, promoting greater comprehension across subject areas.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely communication with parents and other stakeholders regarding individual achievements and areas needing improvement.
  • Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
  • Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
  • Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
  • Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.

Education

Hesperia Christian School
Hesperia, CA

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Medication adherence support
  • Effective communication skills
  • Physical activity support
  • Elderly care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Client companionship
  • Client transport services
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Daily living assistance
  • Housekeeping and meal prep

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Care Provider

AccentCare
01.2024 - 05.2025

Care Assistant

IHSS Adult Services Program
06.2015 - 11.2022

Special Education Paraprofessional

Snowline School District
08.1999 - 11.2022

Hesperia Christian School

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