Paige Jones
El Paso,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Cunningham Children's Home
Rossville, IL
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Watseka Rehabilitation and Health Care
Watseka, IL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Activities Assistant
Accolade Health Care
Paxton, IL
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Facilitated discussions among groups of elderly individuals on topics such as current events or health matters.
- Organized and facilitated group games, outings, and other recreational activities.
- Supported residents' families by providing updates on their loved ones' progress through therapeutic activities.
- Provided emotional support to residents when needed.
- Conducted special events such as holiday parties and birthday celebrations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to activities programming.
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of daily activities for residents in long-term care facility.
- Managed inventory of supplies used during activities; ordered additional items when necessary.
- Encouraged resident participation in arts and crafts projects.
- Reported any changes in resident behavior or attitude towards specific tasks or programs immediately to supervisor or nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for all participants during activities.
- Tracked resident demographics and preferences in order to develop enjoyable activities plans.
Home Health Aide
Community Care Systems, Inc.
Villa Grove, IL
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Grocery Stocker
IGA Grocery
Hoopeston, IL
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Unpacked and inspected groceries for quality assurance.
- Restocked shelves as needed throughout shift based on customer demand.
- Organized back room storage area for efficient inventory control.
- Faced off product on shelves to make them look attractive.
- Rotated stock to ensure freshness of items.
- Checked expiration dates on food items and removed outdated products promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness in the stockroom and on the sales floor.
- Responded quickly to customer requests for assistance with finding items in the store.
- Loaded and unloaded grocery products from delivery trucks.
- Followed safety procedures while handling heavy objects or hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies or chemicals.
- Informed management of low inventory levels or damaged products needing replacement or removal from sale areas.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise according to store policy.
- Cleaned spills, dirt, dust, debris from aisles, shelves, and coolers.
Librarian
Hoopeston Area High School
Hoopeston, IL
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Organized library resources for easy access and navigation
- Assisted library visitors in their research activities and resource location
- Managed student interactions and book check-ins/outs
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoopeston Area High School
Hoopeston, IL05-2015
Skills
- Attendance monitoring
- Classroom Management
- Progress Reporting
- Materials Preparation
- Early Childhood Education
- Student Engagement
- Student Records Management
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Cunningham Children's Home
12.2021 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Watseka Rehabilitation and Health Care
05.2021 - 08.2021
Activities Assistant
Accolade Health Care
12.2018 - 05.2021
Home Health Aide
Community Care Systems, Inc.
08.2015 - 12.2018
Grocery Stocker
IGA Grocery
12.2014 - 08.2015
Librarian
Hoopeston Area High School
08.2014 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Hoopeston Area High School
- Certified Nursing Assistant
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