AMANDA PULLINS
*************@*****.*** 937-***-**** Urbana, OH 43072
Compassionate Respite Care Provider with experience in offering emotional support and physical assistance to clients. Skilled in creating comforting environments, managing essential tasks, and actively engaging with clients to improve quality of life. Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with both clients and families, ensuring peace of mind during challenging times. Have consistently improved client well being through personalized care plans. Personal care
Health monitoring
Medication administration
Behavior management
Safety compliance
Transportation coordination
Emotional support
Crisis intervention
Nutritional support
Compassionate caregiving
Communication skills
Conflict resolution
Patient monitoring
Developmental disabilities expertise
Dementia care
Hygiene maintenance
Housekeeping tasks
Meal preparation
Transportation services
Autism support
Personal care assistance
Safety precautions
Client assessment
Medical terminology
Teamwork and cooperation
Respect for diversity
Continuing education
Professional boundaries
Disability awareness
CPR training
Reliability and punctuality
Light housekeeping
Heartsaver CPR AED
Childcare experience
Household cleaning
Monitor vital signs
Patient confidentiality
Patient advocacy
Multitasking
Respite Care Provider Self-employeed - Urbana, OH 10/2021 - Current Provided personal care and companionship to clients in home settings. Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks. Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients during visits. Communicated effectively with families regarding client well-being and progress. Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities. Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly. Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting. Ensured safety of all clients at all times while providing respite care services. Developed positive relationships with clients, their families, and other involved parties. Provided temporary relief and support to families of individuals with disabilities. Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques according to established protocols. Observed the physical health and emotional well-being of each client. Supported clients in participating in leisure activities like going on walks or attending community events. Provided transportation for medical appointments as needed. Summary
Skills
Experience
Adhered to agency policies and procedures related to confidentiality regulations. Performed cooking, cleaning, and washing linens.
Assisted patients with hygiene, diet and mobility practices. Administered prescribed medications and treated minor symptoms and wounds. Assisted ill, disabled and elderly clients by providing companionship, comfort and medicine. Paraprofessional Madison Champaign Educational Service Center - Urbana, OH 08/2019 - 10/2022 Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students. Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment. Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support. Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth. Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations. Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems. Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities. Paraprofessional Graham Local Schools - St. Paris, OH 08/2013 - 07/2019 Supported students with special needs in daily classroom activities. Organized and maintained classroom supplies and learning resources. Assisted teachers in delivering instructional materials and lesson plans. Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during activities. Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce learning concepts. Participated in professional development to enhance instructional skills. Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting. Clark State Community College Springfield, OH
CDA
Graham High School St. Paris, OH
High School Diploma
Champaign County DODD Urbana, OH
ICP: Independent Care Provider
Department Of Education Urbana
Paraprofessional: Elementary Education
Education and Training