Direct Support Personal Care

AP

AMANDA POWERS

*************@*****.*** 219-***-**** Park Forest, IL 60466

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Relationship Building

Decision-Making

Issue Resolution

Time Management

Amazon Monee, Illinois

Associate

03/2022 - 10/2022

KinderCare Learning Centers Matteson,

Illinois

Lead Infant Teacher

08/2020 - 08/2021

Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health standards such as hand washing procedures.

Provided comfort and support during times of distress or illness when necessary.

Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.

Complied and implemented state standards and curriculum T.C. Harris Schools Lafayette, Indiana

Direct Support Professional

11/2017 - 04/2018

Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.

Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.

Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.

Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations. Future Scholars Academy West Lafayette,

Indiana

Lead Toddler Teacher

01/2014 - 11/2017

Directed and supervised toddler activities, providing guidance to ensure safety.

Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents of toddlers in the program.

Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.

Purdue University West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science in Human Services

Summary

Skills

Experience

Education and Training

05/2013

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