Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Patricia Button

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Residential Counselor 40+ Hours

Progress Ranch Treatment Services For Children
Davis , California
08.2016 - Current
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
  • Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
  • Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
  • Attended meetings to develop and implement individually tailored treatment plans to lead residents to successful reintegration into society.

Respite Care Provider

United Cerebral Palsy Of Northern California
Sacramento, California
01.2012 - Current
  • Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
  • Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Support Services Assistant

Aveanna Healthcare
Campbell, California
08.2021 - Current
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Classroom Aide/One-on-One Paraprofessional

Point Quest Education
Lodi , California
02.2014 - 09.2019
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Cleaned and maintained classroom space to promote environment conducive to students' success.
  • Cleaned and organized art supplies and related materials.

Residential Night Counselor

Families First
Davis, California
12.1998 - 08.2006
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention

Classroom Teacher's Aide

EMQ Families First
Davis , California
08.2006 - 09.2013
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
  • Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.

Education

No Degree - English Education

American River College, Sacramento, CA
  • Continuing education in ECE and English

Skills

  • Implementing Client Care Plans
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Maintaining Client Records
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Issue Resolution
  • Childcare Support
  • Issue Reporting
  • Valid Driver's License

Timeline

Support Services Assistant - Aveanna Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
Lead Residential Counselor 40+ Hours - Progress Ranch Treatment Services For Children
08.2016 - Current
Classroom Aide/One-on-One Paraprofessional - Point Quest Education
02.2014 - 09.2019
Respite Care Provider - United Cerebral Palsy Of Northern California
01.2012 - Current
Classroom Teacher's Aide - EMQ Families First
08.2006 - 09.2013
Residential Night Counselor - Families First
12.1998 - 08.2006
American River College - No Degree, English Education
Patricia Button