Rochelle Byrdsong
Hartford,CT
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. Seeking to work with a team where I can maximize my strengths and services in a people-oriented organization to provide the best services with the mission to achieve the corporations daily goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Commuter Driver/School Bus Driver
DATTCO
New Britain , Connecticut
03.2025 - Current
- Operate buses and vehicles safely in various road conditions.
- Follow established routes and schedules to ensure timely transportation.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance.
School Bus Driver
Autumn Transportation
Hartford, CT
01.2019 - 02.2025
- Provide safe transportation as a school Bus Driver for the Hartford school district under the direction of The Board of Education
- Pre-trip the bus checking for any mechanical or exterior issues before leaving the yard
- Log in mileage upon trips daily
Companion/PCA
Joseph Ellis
Hartford, CT
01.2011 - 10.2024
- Assist individual with errands and light cleaning while actively support and participate in client hobbies and activities of choice.
- Administer bedside care such as personal hygiene, wound care and assist with bathroom needs.
- Follow through on timely and accurate financial reporting activities.
- Organize the detail of events, travel arrangements, and daily itinerary
Resident Support Assistant
HARC INC.
Hartford, CT
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Assist and provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a group home setting.
- Work as a team to follow up with all individual service plans in place to use as guidelines for specific care needs of each client.
- Support with meal planning/cooking to fit the needs of diet plans as well as assist with proper hygiene following specified protocol for each client.
- Document daily progress and changes to ensure the best support of each individual
- Perform household tasks such as cleaning and laundry
School Bus Driver
Specialty Transportation
Avon, CT
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Transport students in the Hartford school district safely to and from school daily with specified route
- Drive for consumers weekend outings and games in a timely and efficient manner
- Log all daily activity and pre-trip bus for safety and keeping bus clean
Residential Aide
Independent Contractor
Hartford County
01.2013
- Work per diem with companies in Hartford and surrounding areas providing shift coverage for clients with various behaviors, mental and physical disabilities.
- Provided direct service to individuals within a private or group home setting. Work individually with clients or team of staff to complete duties that include prompting clients to complete tasks, assisting with activities of daily living and preparing meals.
- Performed light administrative duties including answering telephones, copying, faxing and organizing
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Goodwin College
East Hartford, CTSkills
- DOT Medical card
- CDL B
- EMT B training
- CPR/ First Aid training
Timeline
Commuter Driver/School Bus Driver
DATTCO
03.2025 - Current
School Bus Driver
Autumn Transportation
01.2019 - 02.2025
School Bus Driver
Specialty Transportation
01.2017 - 01.2019
Resident Support Assistant
HARC INC.
01.2014 - 01.2021
Residential Aide
Independent Contractor
01.2013
Companion/PCA
Joseph Ellis
01.2011 - 10.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Goodwin College