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Sarah Shardam

Haledon,New Jersey

Summary

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

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

ALFA Development Inc.
09.2023 - Current
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.

Childcare Worker

LIAFS
10.2022 - 08.2023

Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.

Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.

Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.

Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.

Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Apple Montessori Schools
05.2022 - 08.2022

Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.

Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.

Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.

Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
08.2023

Skills

  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Medication Administration
  • Disability Awareness
  • PCT/TCI (Restraint) Training
  • Narcan Administration

Languages

Arabic
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

ALFA Development Inc.
09.2023 - Current

Childcare Worker

LIAFS
10.2022 - 08.2023

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Apple Montessori Schools
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

SUNY Stony Brook
Sarah Shardam