High School Assistant

Heather Carpenter

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Address:

City: Prospect Park

State: NJ

Zip: 07508

Country: USA

Phone: 631-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

I am Certified Nurse Assistant with 4 years experience caring for people with developmental disabilities. I am a hard working compassionate individual with a passion for providing people with the utmost care, courtesy, and professionalism. I am interested in pursuing a career in a hospital, long term care facility or home care setting.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Smithown High School West, Smithtown NY 1/2001 to 6/2006 (Certified Nursing Assistant)

High School Dipolma from Suffolk County Community College, Smithtown NY 1/2001 to 12/2012

High School Dipolma from Smithtown High School West, Smithtown NY 1/2001 to 12/2012

Job History / Details:

Summary

I am Certified Nurse Assistant with 4 years experience caring for people with developmental disabilities. I am a hard working compassionate individual with a passion for providing people with the utmost care, courtesy, and professionalism. I am interested in pursuing a career in a hospital, long term care facility or home care setting.

Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of New York, license number 343329871012E

Highlights

In-depth knowledge of autism

Fast learner

Positive reinforcement methods

Charting and recordkeeping

Active listener

Reliable and punctual

Excellent communication skills

Friendly

Cheerful and energetic

Behavior management techniques

Dependable

Patient-centered care

Sound judgment

Medication administration expert

Bi-lingual in English and panish

Culturally sensitive

Enthusiastic caregiver

Infection control standards expert

Acute and rehabilitative care

Mobility assistance

Complex problem solver

Successful treatment/management of MR, Austism, Down Syndrome, Dysphagia, Speech impediments, Unsteady gait, and many various developmental disabilities

Accomplishments

Compliance

Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by OPWDD

Family Support

Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.

Documentation

Documented patient intake information.

Collaboration

Collaborated with ABS, Nutrition Specialists, Case Workers to plan and implement patient care.

Living Assistance

Served meals, assisted with feeding ambulating and turning and positioning in bed.

OSHA Compliance

Properly disposed of daily bio-hazardous waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.

Experience

June 2009 to January 2012

Maryhaven Center of Hope Shoreham, NY

Direct Care Counselor

In this position I worked at a residential group home caring for six clients with developmental disabilities.

I was responsible for assisting the residents with personal and home care.

I provided learning opportunities for the clients by allowing them to assist me in basic daily living skills.

Hygiene, laundry care, room care, food preparation, and basic independence skills.

I administered medications and ensured the safety and well being of the residents.

Supervisor: Tracey Lopez.

Skills: AMAP, SCIP, CPR, First Aide, Direct Care, Residential Counselor.

August 2008 to January 2009

Maryhaven Center of Hope Port Jefferson Station, NY

Therapy Aide

In this position I was responsible for approximately 16 high functioning developmentally disabled individuals.

I provided learning experiences and promoted independence.

I worked in a classroom/school type setting.

Varying activities throughout the day included physical education, art therapy, current events, home care skills (IE: cooking, laundry, hygiene), and community integration.

In conjunction with classroom activities I also brought my clients on community outings to assist in their integration and independence out in the community.

Supervisor: Pamela Kissena.

Skills: AMAP, SCIP, CPR, First Aide, Direct Care, Day Rehabilitation Counselor.

August 2007 to August 2008

Developmental Disabilities Institute Smithtown, New York

Adult Day Services Instructor

In this position I was responsible for a group of medically frail developmentally disabled clients. I handled clients who were non-verbal, wheelchair bound, urinary/fecal incontinent, unsteady gait, visually impaired, and those with dysphagia/difficulty swallowing/choking hazards.

I was promoted to the position of Pre-vocation Instructor, where I assisted higher functioning individuals who expressed a desire to work or maintain a job. These individuals were unable to be hired due to extensive developmental delays, but we provided them with a work like environment on site where they would complete basic work tasks and receive a paycheck.

Supervisor: Michelle Gallagher (No Longer Employed with Agency)

Skills: SCIP, First Aide, CPR, Day Rehabilitation Counselor

Education

Present North Shore Career Training Institute Ronkonkoma, New York

Certified Nursing Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant

I trained to become a Certified Nursing Assistant and completed the course successfully. On Oct 12th I completed and passed the state exam and I am now listed on the NYS Nursing Registry.

Certification #: 343329871012E

Certification Expiration: 10/31/2013

Skills: CNA

Dec 2009 Suffolk County Community College Selden, New York

Some College Coursework Completed Liberal Arts Education

I completed one semester as SCCC in Selden NY. My final GPA for the semester was 3.3. I was unable to continue classes due to finances.

2006 Smithtown High School West Smithtown, New York

High School Diploma High School Regents Diploma

I graduated with a Regents Diploma from Smithtown High School West in 2006.

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