Shawntai Shields
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Attentive Job Title passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable employee seeking Job Title position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
People Incorporated
Buffalo , NY
06.2015 - 02.2021
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Teacher's Aide
Community Action Organization Of Erie County
Buffalo , NY
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Took daily attendance, notifying classroom teacher immediately of student absences.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of Number children.
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment for lead teacher.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring and reviewing work.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Bus Aide
Buffalo Board Of Education
Buffalo, NY
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Supervised students and maintained discipline on bus to reduce driver distraction.
- Liaised with bus driver to conduct emergency evacuation drills.
- Completed daily attendance logs for all routes.
- Assisted with safe and efficient boarding of all bus passengers.
- Documented disciplinary and behavioral incidents in tailored reports.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with teachers, students and parents.
- Informed parents of student behavioral changes to formulate guidelines and solutions.
- Monitored behavior to keep order and prevent bus driver from being distracted.
- Informed substitute and newly assigned drivers of routes and directions to maintain timely schedule.
- Communicated with bus driver to meet students' medical, physical and behavioral needs during transport.
- Used appropriate restraint devices and procedures.
- Documented incidents and submitted reports.
Education
Diploma -
Buffalo Traditional School
Buffalo, NY06.2003
Skills
- Attentive to People
- Bedside Care
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
People Incorporated
06.2015 - 02.2021
Teacher's Aide
Community Action Organization Of Erie County
01.2011 - 12.2015
Bus Aide
Buffalo Board Of Education
09.2009 - 01.2011
Diploma -
Buffalo Traditional School
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