Shana Batchelor

-familiar with various sign systems based on DeafBlind for their effective communication.

-Provide interpreting, transliteration and sight translation services in American Sign Language,

-Tactile American Sign Language- visual and tactual communication modalities for individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind.

• Facilitated communication between deaf, hard of hearing and DeafBlind individuals
• Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
• Provided interpretation services for deaf,hard of hearing and DeafBlind individuals.
• Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.

• Provide assistance to DeafBlind consumers both DHHS staff and the consumers they serve.
• Assist with sight guidance and safety, relay visual and environmental information, facilitate communication, provide transportation, provide access to information so DeafBlind is empowered to make independent decisions.
• work alongside sign language interpreters as a team and together we ensure the DeafBlind individual can exercise their autonomy.

-Provide assistance to Deaf consumers with the information/referrals on available resources and services to meet personal/family needs.

-Provide information and work with other specialists to provide follow up services with telecommunications equipment distribution programs (ICC)

-Assist Deaf individuals to achieve success in employment, education, recreation, and other areas of daily lives.

-training how to advocate

- Worked with Deaf children ages 5-12. I helped them remain engaged during instruction time, assisted hem with their homework and supported them in their studies. As a Deaf individual, I was also a language model for the students. I supported the teacher's goal to ensure the deaf children were successful in their education

• Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
• Assisted elderly woman with self-administered medications.
• Remained alert to problems or health issues and competently responded.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help her achieve nutritional objectives.
• Assisted with her finances organized and made sure her bills were paid on time.

• Audited files for completion and accuracy.
• Posted medical records promptly upon accurate assembly and analysis.
• Filed records for timely retrieval.
• Coordinated assessments for client company's personnel.

• Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
• Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.
• Placed orders for materials and equipment with vendors.
• organized checks and encoded them.
• maintained account information and reviewed checks for accuracy

• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
• Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
• Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
• Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
• Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.