Suquana Talley
Garfield Heights,OH
Summary
I am hardworking, gentle-touch, and a bus driver, and I am solid in my job and in taking care of people. I am concerned about myself as a people-driven person. I have experience in the field of taking and have demonstrated and valued devoted adults, and it's my passion to do so. I have completed my Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Compassionate Early Childhood Teacher possesses a gentle touch and a caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in knowledge. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40 hours per week, weekends, and evenings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Maple Heights Board Of Education
08.2001 - Current
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
DSP Caregiver
Sacred Hearts Home Care
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, rooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Build strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administer of medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administer medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs .Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client's progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client's progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client's progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH06.2024
Skills
- Clean Driving Record
- Safety-focused
- Weather condition driving
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Defensive Driving
- Safety practices
- Traffic laws knowledge
- DOT Regulations
- Scheduling adherence
- Elderly and Disabled Assistance
- Disability Awareness
- Passenger Safety
- Local route knowledge
- Local traffic regulations
- Passenger Assistance
- Transporting Students
- Adaptable to change
- Inclement weather driving
- Map Reading
- Route Planning
- Vehicle inspections
- Commercial driving
- Route Navigation
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Emergency Procedures
- Passenger Interaction
- Fuel Efficiency
- Bus Operation
- Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- Dependable and Trustworthy
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Passenger Service and Safety
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Bus Cleaning
- Defensive Driving Practices
- Strong Working Relationships
- Wheelchair and Scooter Security
- Fire Extinguisher Use
- Traffic Laws and Regulations
- Rule Enforcement
- Transportation Logs
- Accident Avoidance
- Two-Way Radio Operation
- Transportation Regulations
- Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
- Emergency Response
- Commercial Drivers License CDL
- First Aid Certification
- Accident Reports
- CPR Certification
- Time, Mileage, and Fuel Tracking
- Situational Awareness
- Over the road experience
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Behavior Monitoring and Management
Timeline
DSP Caregiver
Sacred Hearts Home Care
07.2022 - 07.2023
Bus Driver
Maple Heights Board Of Education
08.2001 - Current
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
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