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Whitney Bensenhaver

Maysville,WV

Summary

Skilled and dedicated professional with experience at EACHS Headstart and in healthcare settings, excelling in student safety and CPR. Demonstrated ability to enhance classroom and patient care environments through effective support and safety measures. Proven track record in improving student engagement and patient satisfaction, showcasing exceptional classroom support and customer service skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

EACHS Headstart
Petersburg, WV
10.2023 - 07.2025
  • Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
  • Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
  • Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
  • Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
  • Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
  • Kept accurate records of attendance, daily notes on student progress and behavior.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly classroom environment throughout the day.
  • Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.

CNA

Valley Health Center
Petersburg, WV
11.2016 - 10.2023
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Performed clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
  • Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.

CNA

Grant Memorial Hospital
Petersburg, WV
02.2010 - 11.2016
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Potomac State College
Keyser, WV
05-2010

Skills

  • Student safety
  • Activity implementation
  • Classroom supply management
  • Classroom support
  • Student and parent relations
  • Student assessments
  • CPR and first aid

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

EACHS Headstart
10.2023 - 07.2025

CNA

Valley Health Center
11.2016 - 10.2023

CNA

Grant Memorial Hospital
02.2010 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

Potomac State College
Whitney Bensenhaver