Yadira Santiago
Belvidere,Illinois
Summary
Experienced School Crossing Guard with extensive knowledge of traffic direction. Successful at working for many years without a safety accident and committed to a thorough and close observation of school grounds. Great understanding of traffic and safety laws.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Crossing Guard
First Student Transportation
02.2022 - Current
- Worked with superiors to develop optimal traffic routing and control plans for each site.
- Protected safety of students by identifying potential conflicts and working collaboratively with community resource networks to diffuse situations.
- Interrupted traffic to allow students, parents and other pedestrians to safely cross streets.
- Discouraged children from behaving unsafely near traffic to reduce injuries and accidents.
School Bus Monitor
First Student Transportation
02.2020 - Current
- Secured special seats and restraint devices used by students.
- Enforced [State] safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
- Completed timely and detailed incident reports, following corporate guidelines for accurate recordkeeping.
Senior Caregiver
Addus Home Health Care
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
School Aide
District 100
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Education
High School Diploma -
J. Sterling Morton
5801 W. Cermak. Rd Cicero, IL 6080406.1996
Skills
- Reporting Procedures
- Professional Development
- Detailed Instruction
- Program Operations
- Traffic Laws
- Child Safety
- Course Development
- Stop Sign Paddles
- Traffic Routing
- Signal Flagging
- Issue Identification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Addus Home Health Care
03.2022 - 12.2022
School Crossing Guard
First Student Transportation
02.2022 - Current
School Bus Monitor
First Student Transportation
02.2020 - Current
School Aide
District 100
02.2020 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
J. Sterling Morton
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