Debra Harger

Lock Haven, PA *****

adobyi@r.postjobfree.com

570-***-****

A position within the Little Pine State Park working with the Community & within nature. I am willing to get recertifications in CPR & 1st Aid again & to learn any necessary duties of the job position.

I am fully vaccinated for Covid -19.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Harvester/Trimmer/Gardner

Terrapin Care Station PA - Jersey Shore, PA

January 2018 to June 2020

During my employment with Terrapin I worked approximately 1.5 years as a Trimmer/Harvester & 1 year as a Gardner in the Grow Department.

Personal Care Assistant

Self Employed - Lock Haven, PA

December 2012 to December 2018

Worked independently as an In Home Caregiver for individuals living with Alzheimer’s. Team Leader

Oakridge/Eagle Ridge Personal Care Home - Mill Hall, PA October 2008 to November 2012

*Assisted elderly residents with daily living skills/personal care needs

* Administered necessary medications/ordered necessary medications

* Performed necessary cleaning and followed necessary procedures

* Cooked for approx 20 residents and completed food ordering

* Responsible for scheduling medical, lab, and transportation appointments

*Maintained resident records using Eldermark System

Personal Care Assistant

Self Employed - Lock Haven, PA

June 2007 to September 2008

• Assisted elderly client with daily living skills/personal care

• Administered necessary medication

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Montgomery Area School District - Montgomery, PA

October 2006 to June 2007

I was employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional in a K-3 Life Skills/Learning Support classroom and I performed duties such as:

* Assisted children within the regular education classroom with in-class work

* Modeled and encouraged socialization with peers and teachers/use of simple sign language

* Implemented and reinforced behavioral plan as prescribed by the Mobile Therapist

* Modified/adapted material so that students could complete classroom work

* Maintained IEP goals and progress charts

* Provided encouragement and positive reinforcement to the students in order to help them achieve their goals

Therapeutic Support Staff

Community Services Group - Williamsport, PA

January 2006 to June 2006

Enhanced Treatment for Children, 1000 Commerce Park Dr., Williamsport, PA 17701 Employed as a Therapeutic Support Staff working one-on-one with a young child within the school system, addressing his emotional/behavioral needs

Student

Lock Haven University/Penn College of Technology - Lock Haven, PA 2003 to 2005

• Bachelor of Science in Special Education

Employment Training Specialist/In Home Habilitation Skills of Central PA

January 2001 to August 2003

Worked as an Employment Training Specialist preparing individuals who have disabilities for the workforce and providing on-the-job training.

• Worked as an In-Home Support Staff in addition to Employment Training

• Implemented Individualized Family Service Plans, goal plans, and behavioral plans as well as maintained progress reports and daily logs

• Addressed the social and emotional needs of individuals and their families; as well as learned to use assistive technology with some individuals

• Received numerous trainings such as; CPR, First Aid, behavior management techniques, community awareness, fire safety, and reporting procedures

Support Staff in a Community Living Arrangement

Community Services Group - Williamsport, PA

March 1991 to December 2000

• Worked as a Support Staff in a Community Living Arrangement for individuals who had Developmental Disabilities and mental health issues; worked for over 7 years as an In-Home Support Staff

• Provided direct care and assistance with daily living skills

• Assisted families and individuals within their homes and community with personal goals and to promote independence

• Implemented Individualized Family Service Plans, goal plans, and behavioral plans, as well as maintained progress reports and daily logs

• Utilized assistive technology, Hoyer lifts, standers, feeding tubes, and other necessary procedures in order to help individuals reach their fullest potential and independence

Education

Bachelor of Science/Magna Cum Laude/Dean’s List in Special Education Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

August 2005

Skills

• Special Education

• Behavior Management

• Medication Administration

• Autism Experience

• Harvesting & Trimming Cannabis (1 year)

• Gardening/Cleaning within an indoor Garden facility (1 year)

• Dementia Care

• Teaching/working with community members & ousude agencies

• Alzheimer's Care

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