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Venessa Smith

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Seeking opportunities to assist individuals or adolescents with achieving their educational goals and teaching youth to manage their behavioral difficulties using therapeutic techniques and strategies. Additionally, aiming to provide compassionate care and support in home healthcare settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

CareGivers America (Merged into Modivcare)
01.2020 - Current
  • Continued delivering care and assistance, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring patients’ well-being
  • Utilized the HHA Exchange app for healthcare management and tracking.

Teacher’s Assistant

Bright Horizons
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assist head teacher with maintaining classroom organization, ensuring proper maintenance, and providing a safe, educational environment
  • Supervise children in the classroom, halls, and surrounding community during outdoor activities
  • Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, adhering to therapeutic regimens.

Home Health Aide

Angel Companions Home Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Delivered compassionate care and support to disabled and elderly patients, assisting with daily life activities
  • Monitored and documented changes in patients’ health, reporting to relevant healthcare professionals
  • Administered medications as directed and recorded vital signs and food/liquid intake.

Teacher’s Assistant

APM - Head Start
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Supported the head teacher with classroom organization and maintenance
  • Supervised children in the classroom and during outdoor activities
  • Assisted students with special needs and followed through with therapeutic regimens.

Personal Care Assistant

Clarity Service Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Assisted students with achieving treatment plan goals, documenting progress on life skills and behavioral goals
  • Collaborated with educational and therapeutic staff to support student needs.

Home Health Aide

01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assisted patients with daily tasks such as bathing, food preparation, personal care, and medication management
  • Checked patients’ vitals, including blood pressure and heart rate
  • Supported patients in following care plans provided by their healthcare professionals.

Education

Associates - Early Childhood Education

Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA
05.2019

Child Development Associate (Credential) -

Esperanza College
Philadelphia, PA
05.2011

Skills

  • 10 years of experience working with children in educational settings and providing home health care
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict management skills
  • Experience developing creative and interactive lesson plans for children
  • Proficient in using HHA Exchange app for healthcare management

Certification

  • All necessary PA clearances
  • CPR/First Aid Certified

Timeline

Home Health Aide

CareGivers America (Merged into Modivcare)
01.2020 - Current

Teacher’s Assistant

Bright Horizons
01.2019 - 01.2020

Home Health Aide

Angel Companions Home Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2020

Teacher’s Assistant

APM - Head Start
01.2016 - 01.2018

Personal Care Assistant

Clarity Service Group
01.2015 - 01.2016

Home Health Aide

01.2013 - 01.2014

Associates - Early Childhood Education

Harcum College

Child Development Associate (Credential) -

Esperanza College

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