CLAUDETTE MARTIN
**** ****** **** ****** *** **C Reston
VA 20191 ***********@*****.*** 347-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an Instructional Assistant that will utilize my strong dedication to children’s development and their educational needs as well to assist with their activities of daily living.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Organization – Responsible for filing and preparing materials for upcoming lessons
Planning and Scheduling – Ensuring that students are fed and medication given by school nurse at appropriate times
Time Management – Punctual for work and rarely absent from my duties.
Patience – Displaying patience when instructing or dealing with inappropriate behaviors.
Creativity – Endeavor to make lessons fun for students to grasp new concepts under the direction of class teacher
EXPERIENCE
TEACHER ASSISTANT – RITCHIES BASIC SCHOOL, CLARENDON JAMAICA, SEPTEMBER 1995- 2005
Collect data on student’s progress
Collaborate with classroom teacher to provide feedback on student’s progress reports.
Classroom supervision, maintenance of rosters, assessments.
Implementation of daily program, schedules, and curriculum
Assist in preparing a suitable learning environment for children, enhancing curriculum with teacher made projects, and upkeep of inventory of supplies and necessary materials daily.
Attend staff meetings, conferences, and a minimum of twenty hours of training annually.
Maintain cleaning records, and cleanliness of classroom.
PERCY JUNOR HOSPITAL – Manchester, Jamaica September 2007- June 2015
Patient care assistant on the pediatric and maternity ward
Assisted with activities of daily living for patients
Worked closely with nurses and other hospital personnel on the pediatric ward to provide exceptional care for patients.
QUALITY HEALTHCARE – Brooklyn New York, November 2015- present
Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs and records
Bathe and dress patients.
Serve meals and help patients eat
Take vital signs
Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden
Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors
Provide and empty bedpans
Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc.
Answer patient calls
Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
Clean and sanitize patient’s living areas
Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies
HOME INSTEAD – Brooklyn, New York August 2016- Present
Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs and records
Bathe and dress patients
Serve meals and help patients eat
Take vital signs
Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden
Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors
Provide and empty bedpans
Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc.
Answer patient calls
Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
Clean and sanitize patient’s living areas
Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies
EDUCATION
SPALDING HIGH SCHOOL, MANCHESTER, JAMAICA
High School Diploma
KAY’S NURSING ACADEMY, MANCHESTER, JAMAICA
Certificate – Childcare Specialist
BALKAN EDUCATION INSTITUTE – BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Certificate -Home Health Aide, Hospice Care
REFERENCES
Jacqueline Pennicook
Director of Nursing Services
Percy Junor Hospital – Manchester, Jamaica
Tel: 876-***-****
Anice S. Denton
Special Education Teacher
Armstrong ES
Mary- Ann McKenzie
Director of Youth Services
Regional Chamber of Commerce
Brooklyn, New York