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Samantha Sears

Williston,ND

Summary

Skilled in problem-solving and emotional support, I excelled at Fred and Clara Eckert Foundation by mentoring and enhancing residents' lives, significantly contributing to their treatment progress. Leveraging trauma-informed care and a keen attention to detail, I consistently upheld high standards of quality, demonstrating my ability as a team player in diverse educational settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Care Staff CMA

Fred and Clara Eckert Foundation
Williston, ND
12.2023 - Current
  • Teaching living skills, mentoring, actively supervising residents and their behaviors, assisting with homework, resolving conflicts, using critical thinking skills in line with policies and procedures, role modeling positive behaviors and coping strategies, maintaining and practicing youth confidentiality, and assisting in making progress toward treatment plans.
  • Staff are responsible for the ongoing, active, audible, and visual monitoring of all youth in the homes at all times.
  • Meal preparation during the weekend, or when the cook is unavailable.
  • Certified Medication Assistants (CMAs) will dispense and document prescription medication administered to residents, as required.

Daycare Worker

Alphabet Academy
Williston , ND
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Cared for children in institutional settings.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
  • Encouraged positive behavior by providing praise and reinforcement of desired behaviors.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.

Certified Teacher Assistant

Southern Oregon Head Start
Central Point, OR
02.2020 - 07.2022
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
  • Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
  • Organized field trips for students to explore various topics outside the classroom setting.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grants Pass High School
Grants Pass, OR
06-2015

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Emotional support
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Attention to detail
  • Task-oriented
  • High standards of quality and accuracy
  • Team player

Certification

  • CNA 143919
  • MA 1 (Certified Medication Administrator) 413919

Timeline

Direct Care Staff CMA

Fred and Clara Eckert Foundation
12.2023 - Current

Daycare Worker

Alphabet Academy
08.2022 - 11.2023

Certified Teacher Assistant

Southern Oregon Head Start
02.2020 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Grants Pass High School

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