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SHARON PITTS

Haddock,GA

Summary

Professional driving instructor with strong background in training and development. Skilled in safety protocols, instructional techniques, and route planning. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Bus Driver Training Instructor

Jones County Board Of Education
09.2020 - Current
  • Reduced accidents among new drivers by emphasizing defensive driving techniques during training sessions.
  • Enhanced bus driver safety awareness through hands-on training and real-life simulations.
  • Conducted new hire training on multiple routes with preferred work methods and safety.
  • Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
  • Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
  • Evaluated driver performance through ride-alongs, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Developed tailored training programs for individual drivers, addressing specific areas of improvement.
  • Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
  • Facilitated effective communication between drivers, dispatchers, and management, promoting a cohesive team environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of driver certifications, licenses, endorsements, and other required documentation for regulatory compliance purposes.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance documentation to promote safety and compliance culture.
  • Evaluated performance of assigned personnel and provided corrective actions of trainees during simulator training.
  • Reduced accident rates within the company through comprehensive driver education and evaluation.
  • Contributed to the development of company-wide safety initiatives by sharing insights gained through hands-on training experiences with drivers.

PCA

Private Care
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Recording pertinent information pertaining to the client's care
  • Reminding clients to take medication at the appropriate time
  • Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client
  • Assisting the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist
  • Assisting or performing personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids

Coordinator

Gray Nursing Home
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Primarily responsible for coordination of services to assist clients in increasing stability factors in their lives and accessing community resources
  • Provides crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, support, and case management on behalf of shelter residents
  • Responsible for telephone crisis counseling, intake into shelter, advocacy, and referrals to crisis line callers
  • Maintains case files, records and prepares monthly reports and time sheets
  • Assists with the overall physical appearance and cleanliness of the shelter
  • Participates in supervision with Program Director

PCA Technician

ResCare Home Care
01.2004 - 01.2015
  • Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient
  • Delivers age appropriate care for the patient population
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
  • Attends and participates in continuing education programs to monitor proficiency, expand current knowledge and enhance professional excellence
  • Willingly shares knowledge and provides clinical orientation to other members of the staff
  • Preserves and protects patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
  • Follows ResCare policy when disposing of bio hazardous materials, labeling and handling of all materials

Education

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA
05-2027

Certificate of completion - Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Patient Care Technician, EKG Technician, Medical Assistant Certificate

API
01.2011

High School -

Jones County High School
01.2003

Skills

  • Microsoft Suite
  • Customer Service
  • Management
  • Clinical Technician Skills and Training
  • PCA Skills and Training
  • Sales
  • Type 50 WPM
  • Patience and empathy
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Route planning
  • First aid training
  • Traffic laws expertise
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Adaptive teaching methods
  • Passenger management
  • Defensive driving
  • Maintenance
  • Accident procedures
  • Safe driving techniques
  • Emergency evacuation
  • DOT requirements
  • Accident prevention
  • Developing training materials
  • Updating logs
  • Classroom instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Emergency procedures
  • Assignment grading
  • Regulatory compliance

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Bus Driver Training Instructor

Jones County Board Of Education
09.2020 - Current

PCA

Private Care
01.2017 - 01.2019

Coordinator

Gray Nursing Home
01.2015 - 01.2017

PCA Technician

ResCare Home Care
01.2004 - 01.2015

Certificate of completion - Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Patient Care Technician, EKG Technician, Medical Assistant Certificate

API

High School -

Jones County High School

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Central Georgia Technical College

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