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Niya Kuhns

Niya Kuhns

Reno,NV

Summary

Worker at special needs care center ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Well-trained in behavioral and personal needs of children with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Needs Volunteer

Perla
01.2020 - Current
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Engaged individuals in recreational and leisure activities to promote socialization and improve quality of life.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities by helping with activities of daily living.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Provided personal care to maintain hygiene and prevent health problems.
  • Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
  • Maintained confidentiality and privacy to protect individual's rights and well-being.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Provided emotional support to enhance well-being and coping skills.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to prevent accidents and promote health.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.

Barn Assistant

Victoria
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Tracked technical improvements to save on ranch overhead.
  • Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
  • Directed training of over 12 horses.
  • Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring, prioritizing health and wellness.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using appropriate tools for optimal health of the animals.
  • Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.

Education

Academy Of Art Careers And Technology
Reno, NV

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Stall Cleaning
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Habitat Cleaning
  • Fence Building
  • Dietary Needs
  • Wound Care
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Farm Animal Feeding
  • Horse Care
  • Equine Training

Timeline

Barn Assistant

Victoria
08.2020 - 01.2021

Special Needs Volunteer

Perla
01.2020 - Current

Academy Of Art Careers And Technology
Niya Kuhns