Compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Respite Care Provider , skilled in healthcare coordination and emotional support. Proven ability to foster trust and communication, enhancing client well-being through personalized care and effective collaboration with families and healthcare teams. Committed to promoting life skills development for individuals with special needs.
Overview
57
57
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Fello, Arc of the Chesapeake, Nursez R Us, & Abel
01.2006 - Current
Enhanced client comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
Developed strong rapport with client, fostering trust and communication while providing respite care services.
Collaborated with families and healthcare teams to address client needs effectively.
Administered medications accurately, ensuring client health and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Adhered to all relevant regulations and guidelines associated with respite care provision, maintaining a high standard of professionalism throughout each engagement.
Maintained detailed records of client progress during respite stays, facilitating seamless transitions back to primary caregivers upon completion of service term.
Assisted client with basic activities of daily living.
Prepare meals and assisted client with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Assisted client with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care.
Cared for client both daily and overnight care, at times for multiple day stays while family was out of town.
Lead Teacher
Deb's Place Day Care & Preschool
08.2016 - 08.2018
Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Carroll County Public Schools, Carroll Springs
09.1994 - 06.2016
Worked closely with lead teachers to develop curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and district objectives.
Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance instructional techniques.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Assisted with classroom setup and organization, maintaining an efficient workspace conducive to learning for all students.
Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Supported students with behavioral challenges through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and positive feedback.
Contributed to the creation of sensory-rich environments designed to reduce overstimulation while promoting self-regulation skills among students with sensory processing challenges.
Implemented a variety of accommodations, including visual schedules and modified materials, to support students'' diverse learning needs effectively.
Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District Title 1
08.1980 - 06.1994
Same as Carroll Springs School
Secretary to the Sheriff
Clearfield County Sheriff's Department
03.1968 - 01.1971
Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers.
Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.