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Veronica Banks

Bolingbrook,IL

Summary

Special Needs Bus Aide providing strong work history assisting students with various disabilities to offer safe and comfortable transportation. Talented at escorting students to bus seat, securing in place and monitoring during bus ride. Friendly when interacting with students, caregivers and bus drivers.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Needs Bus Monitor

First Student Bus
Crest Hill, IL
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assisted in loading and unloading wheelchair-bound students onto the bus safely.
  • Loaded and unloaded individuals in wheelchairs using motorized lift and securing wheelchair in place.
  • Encouraged positive interaction among students on the bus.
  • Ensured proper use of wheelchairs, lifts, and other mobility devices.
  • Provided guidance and support to students while maintaining a safe, orderly environment on the bus.

Assistant to the Funeral Director

Uniquel Funeral Home/ Heavenly Creation Funeral Se
Chicago, IL
06.1992 - Current
  • Assisted Funeral Director with funeral arrangements, including coordinating services and making travel arrangements for family members.
  • Provided compassionate bereavement support to families during their time of loss.
  • Organized and maintained client records in a secure filing system.
  • Communicated regularly with vendors regarding products and services provided by the funeral home.

Order Picker, & Packer

Ranstad Staffing Agency/Xpo Logistics
Romeoville, IL
06.2018 - 07.2021
  • Utilized scanning equipment for picking, packing and shipping orders.
  • Verified accuracy of orders by comparing items and quantities picked to customer invoices.
  • Assembled boxes or other containers and packed items carefully to ensure safe shipment.
  • Organized warehouse shelves according to item size, type, style, color or product code.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers safely to move merchandise throughout the facility.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by wrapping packages securely with protective materials such as bubble wrap or foam padding.
  • Completed paperwork related to order picking tasks accurately and promptly.

Transport Driver

Pivatol Staffing,Safer Foundation
Chicago, IL
05.2015 - 05.2018

Transported Illinois Department Of Center clients from the Safer Foundation /Work Release Center to various work locations, dropping them off and picking them up returning them to the Work Release Center in a safe and timely manner

Maintained clients confidentiality, following release of infomation protocols

Office assistance to Job coordinator, assisting clients with filling out applications, filing clients information concerning background history, drug test results, and hospital visits

Photocopying and Scanning

Professional Foster Parent

Our Children's Homestead
Naperville, IL
11.2007 - 09.2013
  • Provided compassionate, patient and understanding care to children in need of a safe home environment.
  • Supported the development of healthy life skills through positive reinforcement and guidance.
  • Assisted with daily needs such as meal preparation, hygiene, education and recreational activities.
  • Maintained open communication with social workers and caseworkers to ensure best outcomes for foster child.
  • Cultivated meaningful relationships with foster children by providing emotional support during times of crisis or transition.
  • Participated in meetings with other professionals involved in the case such as lawyers, judges and therapists.
  • Attended trainings and workshops on topics related to fostering such as trauma-informed care and attachment theory.
  • Facilitated visits between foster children and birth families when appropriate.
  • Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
  • Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ivy Academy High School
Chicago, IL
06-2004

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Special Needs Assistance
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Positive Student Engagement
  • Securing Wheelchairs
  • Wheelchair Lift Operations
  • Transportation Regulations
  • Team building
  • Goal Setting
  • Attention to Detail
  • First-aid and CPR

Timeline

Special Needs Bus Monitor

First Student Bus
10.2022 - 11.2023

Order Picker, & Packer

Ranstad Staffing Agency/Xpo Logistics
06.2018 - 07.2021

Transport Driver

Pivatol Staffing,Safer Foundation
05.2015 - 05.2018

Professional Foster Parent

Our Children's Homestead
11.2007 - 09.2013

Assistant to the Funeral Director

Uniquel Funeral Home/ Heavenly Creation Funeral Se
06.1992 - Current

High School Diploma -

Ivy Academy High School
Veronica Banks