Rashonda Avent
Monetta,SC
Summary
Experienced support professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in problem-solving, communication, and providing exceptional assistance. Reliable and results-driven, ready to make impactful contribution.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Hands of Life Home Healthcare
2016 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Direct Support Professional
Community Options Inc
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Babcock Inc
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
10.2013 - 12.2016
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Education
Diploma -
Ridge Spring- Monetta High School
Monetta, SC06.2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building and management
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Group and individual instruction
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Goal setting
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Recreational activities
- Progress documentation
- Individualized support planning
- Safety monitoring
- Transportation assistance
- Nutrition support
- Conflict resolution
- Record keeping
Accomplishments
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Daycare volunteer
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Med Tech
- Behavior Support Technician
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Options Inc
06.2024 - 01.2025
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2023 - 06.2024
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Babcock Inc
05.2019 - 08.2021
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
10.2013 - 12.2016
Caregiver
Hands of Life Home Healthcare
2016 - Current
Diploma -
Ridge Spring- Monetta High School
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