Paula Haskins
Oakwood,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Aide
Help at Home
Danville, US
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including meal preparation and feeding, to enhance their quality of life.
- Accompanied clients on errands to support wellness and daily living needs while offering assistance and companionship.
- Assist with scheduling, transportation and assistance of clients to and from medical appointments.
- Respect the dignity of all patients by maintaining confidentiality of all their information, including health information.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients, helping them maintain happiness and relationships.
- Perform housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
Food Service Worker
OSF Hospital
Danville, US
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Delivered dietary & nutritional needs and requested meals to patients in a prompt and pleasant manner.
- Created welcoming atmosphere by building personal connections with regular patients and guests.
- Received, stored, prepared, and served food efficiently while working within the necessary safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated within dynamic team to ensure exceptional service for patients and guests.
- Prepared and served meals following hospital dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas.
- Assisted in managing inventory and ordering supplies to ensure availability for food preparation.
- Addressed patient dietary restrictions and special requests effectively.
Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor
Healthy Families/Aunt Marthas
Danville, US
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Established and maintained positive and supportive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs and develop individualized goals.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping information on company software program.
- Established rapport with clients by demonstrating respect for cultural diversity.
- Maintained complete confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Assisted/supported parents in developing positive relationships with their children.
- Worked independently, but also as part of a team to accomplish our common goals of supporting families.
Customer Service Representative
TJ Maxx
Danville, US
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Engaged with customers and answered customer inquiries while providing accurate information regarding products and services.
- Operated cash register and/or POS system efficiently and accurately to receive payments by cash, check and credit card.
- Developed customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a clean & organized work station.
- Organized, stocked, and restocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of store and checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Preschool Teacher
Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center
Saint Joseph, Illinois
01.2010 - 10.2020
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Owner/Operator
Pitter Patter Daycare
Oakwood, IL
08.2000 - 01.2010
- Owned and operated my own in-home daycare business.
- Created safe, nurturing environment that facilitated learning and growth in children.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations governing child care facilities.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child.
- Established strong communication with parents and guardians regarding child's progress, enhancing engagement and support.
- Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children in the program.
- Interacted regularly with students throughout the day by playing games, reading stories or engaging them in creative activities.
- Procured materials and equipment to comply with state regulations.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address student behavioral and learning issues through proactive strategies.
Preschool Teacher
Little Lambs Daycare & Preschool
Oakwood, IL
06.2002 - 06.2008
- Performed tasks aligned with responsibilities as preschool teacher at Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center.
- Implemented educational activities to enhance cognitive development in students.
- Guided children in social skills through group activities and playtime.
- Engaged parents in discussions about children's progress and concerns to foster collaborative development.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and concerns.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians through consistent communication of student progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakwood High School
Fithian, ILChild Development Associate (CDA) - Early Childhood Education
DACC
Danville, ILSkills
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Record management
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Team player
- Relationship management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Empathetic communication
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Home Care Aide
Help at Home
11.2022 - Current
Food Service Worker
OSF Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2022
Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor
Healthy Families/Aunt Marthas
02.2021 - 10.2021
Customer Service Representative
TJ Maxx
10.2020 - 02.2021
Preschool Teacher
Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center
01.2010 - 10.2020
Preschool Teacher
Little Lambs Daycare & Preschool
06.2002 - 06.2008
Owner/Operator
Pitter Patter Daycare
08.2000 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Oakwood High School
Child Development Associate (CDA) - Early Childhood Education
DACC