Natasha Smith
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated Resident Care Aide skilled in client support, observation reporting, and implementing care plans. Committed to fostering a safe and comfortable environment for residents while ensuring their individual needs are met.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Aide
Home Instead
Oakmont, Pennsylvania
02.2026 - Current
- Supported clients in daily living activities and personal care tasks to enhance their independence and quality of life.
- Ensured a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, promoting their well-being.
- Facilitated residents' activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, to maintain personal hygiene and dignity.
Classroom Assistant
Pace School
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
09.2024 - Current
- Supported students with individualized learning and behavioral needs.
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educators.
Program Manager
Community Options Inc
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Coordinated program activities, ensuring adherence to organizational standards.
- Streamlined operational workflows through targeted process improvements.
- Developed and implemented tailored plans to meet individual needs.
Academic Assistant
New Story School
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Organized classroom materials and resources to enhance student learning experience.
- Communicated with parents to keep them informed of student progress and school events.
- Assisted teachers in generating materials, developing lesson plans, preparing classes, scheduling, distributing exams, and mentoring students.
Mental Health Counselor
UPMC
White Oak, PA
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment plans, enhancing therapeutic effectiveness.
- Provided individual and group counseling, fostering resilience and coping strategies for clients.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, delivering immediate support to stabilize clients in distress.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kaplan
Pittsburgh, PA02-2008
Skills
- Client support
- Staff collaboration
- Observation reporting
- Care plan implementation
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Resident Care Aide
Home Instead
02.2026 - Current
Classroom Assistant
Pace School
09.2024 - Current
Program Manager
Community Options Inc
01.2022 - 06.2022
Academic Assistant
New Story School
11.2020 - 12.2021
Mental Health Counselor
UPMC
11.2018 - 07.2020
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kaplan