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Brittani Smith

Chino Valley

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Helping Hands, skilled in medication administration and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client independence through personalized care and effective communication. Successfully collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, fostering trust and promoting overall wellness for special needs individuals.

Special needs caregiver professional with track record of providing high-quality care and support. Proven ability to create individualized care plans and deliver compassionate assistance while maintaining high standards. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable and effective care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver, Special Needs

Helping Hands
03.2021 - Current
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
  • Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
  • Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
  • Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Promoted a safe, nurturing environment by diligently monitoring clients'' health and wellbeing.
  • Developed strong crisis management skills, working proactively to diffuse challenging situations and maintain a calm, supportive environment for special needs individuals.
  • Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in home.
  • Increased client''s independence with consistent skill-building exercises and positive reinforcement.
  • Encouraged overall wellness through engaging exercise routines tailored to each client''s abilities and interests.
  • Effectively collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop appropriate care plans for each client.
  • Supported dietary needs by preparing nutritious meals and educating on healthy eating habits.

Caregiver

Caring Presence
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Paraprofessional

Mountain Oak Charter School
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02-2020

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Medication administration
  • Clear communication
  • Feeding assistance
  • Wheelchair transfers
  • Transportation assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Individualized education plans
  • Seizure management
  • Time management
  • Sensory integration
  • Hearing impairment support
  • Multitasking and organization

Languages

Sign Language
Full Professional

Timeline

Caregiver, Special Needs

Helping Hands
03.2021 - Current

Caregiver

Caring Presence
07.2019 - 06.2020

Paraprofessional

Mountain Oak Charter School
08.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies

Grand Canyon University

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