Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Alternative Senior Care
02.2020 - Current
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Paraprofessional
Alexandria Area Schools, Lincoln Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2022
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
City Postal Carrier
Fergus Falls Post Office
09.2018 - 09.2020
Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
Handled mail and packages with care to prevent damage during delivery.
Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
Observed traffic and safety regulations for safe transport and delivery of mail.
Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 1,000's of customers per shift.
City Postal Carrier
Fargo Post Offices
08.2016 - 09.2018
Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 1,000's of customers per shift.
Collected mail from letter boxes on specific route both on foot and by vehicle.
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Moorhead Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2016
Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
Paraprofessional Educator
Moorhead Public Schools
08.2009 - 08.2014
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
Home, Aid/Head Administrative Aid
Day by Day Inc
08.2007 - 08.2009
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Physical Education And Health, Pyschology
Concordia College Moorhead, MN
Moorhead, MN
05.1992
High School Diploma -
Staples Public Schools
Staples
06.1986
Skills
Office coordinating
Ability to get along with people
Attention to detail
Exceptional organizational skills
Comprehensive oral communication
Great interpersonal skills
Six years of teaching and coaching
Proficient typing and computer skills (60 WPM)
Mobility Support
Personal Care Assistance
Behavior Redirection
Range of Motion Exercises
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Alexandria Area Schools, Lincoln Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Alternative Senior Care
02.2020 - Current
City Postal Carrier
Fergus Falls Post Office
09.2018 - 09.2020
City Postal Carrier
Fargo Post Offices
08.2016 - 09.2018
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Moorhead Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2016
Paraprofessional Educator
Moorhead Public Schools
08.2009 - 08.2014
Home, Aid/Head Administrative Aid
Day by Day Inc
08.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Physical Education And Health, Pyschology
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