Jennifer Sturgis
Detroit, MI *8228
(313) 493-913
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an Entry Level Psychology or Sociology Worker such as a Manager or Assistant Manager, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Care Provider, or Office Assistant where my skills can be utilized in providing daily living care to individual needing assistance.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient with computer
Sensitive, caring, and professional attitude toward staff, patients, and their families
Responsible, dependable, punctual; take pride in work
Skilled at working with people with diverse backgrounds
Polite, respectful, and courteous manners
RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ABA Behavior Technician
Had client read out cards.
Played games with clients.
Observed client’s behavior and redirected when needed.
Recorded client’s responses into company’s iPad.
Had client do daily living skills when needed.
Had client do fun activities of choice, such as color, play with sibling(s), animal dances, etc.…
Home Health Aide/Caregiving Professional
Assist client with showering.
Help client with clothing choices.
Prepare light meals for client.
Assist client with medication and foot massage.
Assist client with getting into wheelchair.
Do light housekeeping such as make client’s bed, vacuum, wipe client’s table, etc.…
Direct Care Worker
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing, and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
Substitute Teacher
Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials.
Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal.
Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.
Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
Security Officer
Watched for suspicious activities.
Sit or stand for long periods observing the scenery.
Wrote incident reports when needed.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Aide/ CNA - Entech Medical Staffing, Troy, MI 08/2024-01/2025
Substitute Teacher - EduStaff, Grand Rapids, MI 11/2022-Present
Direct Support professional - Hope Network, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI 02/2022-07/2024
Caregiving Professional - Affinity Senior Care, Commerce, MI 01/2021-12/2021
Direct Care Worker - Dignitas, Inc., Farmington Hills, MI 12/2019-03/2020
Substitute Teacher - ISS, Southfield, MI 09/2019-03/2020
Substitute Teacher - Midwest Substitute Staffing, Commerce, MI 09/2018-03/2020
ABA Behavior Technician – Centria Healthcare, Novi, MI, 01/2018 – 08/2019
Home Health Aide - AdvisaCare, Troy, MI 03/2018-Present
Security Guard - Prudential Security, Southfield, MI 06/2017-08/2018
Security Guard - Guardian Guard Services, Inc., Southfield, MI 06/2017-03/2017
Substitute Teacher - PESG, LLC, Caledonia, MI 10/2011-05/2016
Home Help Worker - Department of Community Health, Lansing, MI 09/2011-Present
Direct Care Worker - Quest, Inc., Westland, MI 07/2011-07/2011
Direct Care Worker - New Era Services, LLC., Southfield, MI 07/2010-06/2011
Substitute Teacher On-Call - Substitute Teachers Unlimited, Inc., Warren, MI 08/2008-05/2011
Material Handler and Food Demonstrator Express Employment Professionals, Westland, MI 08/2008-06/2010
Direct Care Worker - Enhance, Inc., Farmington Hills, MI 05/2008-07/2008; 12/2013-05/2014
Substitute Teacher On-Call - Substitute Teachers Unlimited, Inc., Warren, MI 10/2007-05/2008
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Master of Science Degree, Psychology, University of Phoenix - On-line, AZ
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Marygrove College, MI
Associate in Applied Science, Mental Health/Social Work, Oakland Community College, MI
High School Diploma, General, Pontiac Central High School, MI
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
First-Aid, Schoolcraft College, MI
Social Service Technician Registration, State of Michigan Department Community Health, MI
Doctoral Writing Lab, University of Phoenix, AZ
CPR, Schoolcraft College, MI
HONORS, AWARDS, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
I am an alumni member of Marygrove College and University of Phoenix, I am an associate of the American Psychology Association (APA), I volunteered as a Senior by helping the homeless with food and clothing.