Shamerah Grant
Springfield,IL
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
DD Homes Network-Springfield, IL
08.2022 - Current
- I work with individuals who have various developmental disabilities
- I provide services that guide the individual in learning and maintaining everyday life skills
- Such things as cooking, bathing, activities, helping with medicines, outings, and other forms of care
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Marcfirst-Normal, IL
11.2020 - 07.2022
- DSP - Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with daily tasks, life skills, and a safe environment
- We also monitor Individuals behaviors towards themselves and others
- DSP's also report abuse, neglect and exploitation if needed
Resident Assistant
The Villas of Holly Brook at Reflections-Chatham, IL
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Depending on the shift, assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, mobility, and toileting
- I also participate in learning activities to help foster knowledge for the residents
Special Ed Attendant
Springfield High School-Springfield, IL
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Assist teachers in the classroom, help supervise students on outings, and provide additional support
- I work as a one-on-one with students that have disabilities as part of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Team Member
Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Inc-Springfield, IL
08.2019 - 12.2019
- I worked in various locations within the facility
- I worked the line removing odd donuts and boxing the donuts as well
- I worked in different temperatures from freezing to hot
- The main goal is to provide a safe environment while creating goods that satisfy customers
Production Assistant
Sinclair Broadcasting Group Inc-Springfield, IL
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Help talent with anything pertaining to the shows
- I printed and handed out scripts and roll prompter for talent before, during, and after the nightly news
- I also changed lighting, cleaned the studio, and placed mics on visitors when needed
Environmental Services
St. John's Hospital-Springfield, IL
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintain a clean and healthy facility for patients, their families, and staff
- Cleaned "check-outs," labor and delivery, and the ER as well as the bathroom and the waiting rooms on various floors
Education
Bachelor's - Film and Digital Media
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2022
Associate Of General Studies - Communications
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL08.2020
Skills
- Determination
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Caregiving
- Environmental Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Communication skills
- Childhood development
- Care plans
Certification
- Paraprofessional License
- August 2019 to June 2025
- I provide instructional, behavioral, and other support to students in and outside of the classroom.
- CPR Certification
- 12/9/2024 - 12/9/2026
Timeline
Resident Assistant
The Villas of Holly Brook at Reflections-Chatham, IL
05.2023 - 04.2024
Direct Support Professional
DD Homes Network-Springfield, IL
08.2022 - Current
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Marcfirst-Normal, IL
11.2020 - 07.2022
Special Ed Attendant
Springfield High School-Springfield, IL
09.2019 - 08.2020
Team Member
Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Inc-Springfield, IL
08.2019 - 12.2019
Production Assistant
Sinclair Broadcasting Group Inc-Springfield, IL
09.2017 - 07.2019
Environmental Services
St. John's Hospital-Springfield, IL
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Paraprofessional License
- August 2019 to June 2025
- I provide instructional, behavioral, and other support to students in and outside of the classroom.
- CPR Certification
- 12/9/2024 - 12/9/2026
Bachelor's - Film and Digital Media
Illinois State University
Associate Of General Studies - Communications
Lincoln Land Community College