Olivia Peabody

I own and operate a photography business. For several years after the birth of my twins I was very busy shooting weddings and portrait sessions. I decided to step back from weddings to have more time with my family last year. I still successfully operate this business. Currently I am working with a local therapy llama and alpaca farm to offer seasonal photo sessions at the farm (Christmas and Easter). We are going on our 4th year working together. This work takes place primarily on the weekends and I will still be largely available to sub during the school week.

• Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support.
• Assisted residents with basic hygiene and healthcare needs.
• Created staff work schedules so each shift had appropriate number of employees for coverage.
• Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
• Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
• Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
• Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
• Communicated effectively with residents, staff and other stakeholders by listening, being respectful and promoting positive demeanor.
• Protected clients' monies and property by tracking spending and reconciling accounts.
• Monitored direct care activities for optimal patient protections and infection control standards.
• Scheduled physician and other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit.
• Offered learning opportunities to help residents develop important life skills.
• Promoted residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation.
• Arranged for ongoing housekeeping to keep home areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
• Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.

• Assisted clients (young boy with high needs) with daily living to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Assisted with hygiene, dressing, grooming, g-tube feeding, and medication.
• Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
• Built strong relationships with patient and family to deliver emotional support and companionship.
• Handled many medical emergencies such as seizures, impaired breathing, handling of the suction machine, administration of emergency medication etc.

• Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
• Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

• Worked in two different homes simultaneously. One was providing full care to a girl before and after school. The other was providing water therapy, bathing and breathing treatments every morning while the other client was at school. Both clients had cerebral palsy, were in wheelchairs full time and required full care and experience with seizures.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Assisted with hygiene, dressing, grooming, g tube feeding, and medication.
• Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.