Sofia Troy
Attleboro,MA
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. I offer excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. I am a committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the experience of care or education provided. While I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges i also have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I can adapt and work effectively Supervised or unsupervised and can quickly master new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Support Staff
HMEA
Franklin , MA
2022.07 - 2023.09
- Planned and implemented appropriate activities to encourage residents to be social and active.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Recorded participants' daily progress, noted trends and addressed negative strategies to help redirect actions and improve progress.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored resident behavior for changes or signs of distress.
- Assisted individuals with completing daily appointments by helping with mobility and transportation needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Adhered to confidentiality guidelines when dealing with sensitive information about clients or staff members.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including laundry service and cleaning of common areas.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans for each resident.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Swim Teacher/Lifeguard
Hockomock Area YMCA
North Attleboro , MA
2017.04 - 2021.05
- Instructed swim classes for children aged 6 months -50+ years, demonstrating proper swimming techniques.
- Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
- Administered first aid when necessary or requested by parents and guardians.
- Recommended appropriate level classes to swimmers based on needs and preferences.
- Set up equipment and weights for use by class participants.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Encouraged students with positive reinforcement during lessons.
- Collaborated with other instructors on lesson plans and curriculum design.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to student needs and abilities.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Created a safe learning environment for all participants in the program.
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding the progress of their child's swimming ability.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically disabled swimmers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
Orono, ME2024-05
High School Diploma -
Bishop Feehan High School
Attleboro, MA2020-05
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- CPR Certification
- Wound Care
- Patient Observation
- Patient Assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Evaluations
- Emotional Intelligence
- General Housekeeping Ability
- Emotional and Social Support
- Time Management
- Behavior Redirection
- Case Management
- Support Services
- Calm Under Stress
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- hiking
- camping
- going to bars
- cat mom
- podcasts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Residential Support Staff
HMEA
2022.07 - 2023.09
Swim Teacher/Lifeguard
Hockomock Area YMCA
2017.04 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
High School Diploma -
Bishop Feehan High School
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