Ronald Jr. Smith
Phoenix
Summary
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Support Staff
The Austin’s Center for Exceptional Students (ACES)
Peoria
04.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one behavioral and emotional support to students with special needs in a therapeutic school setting.
- Collaborated with teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Used de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed care practices to maintain a safe, supportive environment.
- Monitored and recorded student behavior and progress, reporting observations to appropriate team members.
- Assisted with daily routines including academic activities, social-emotional learning, and personal care as needed.
Direct Care Support/ Supervisor
ACCEL Adult Day Program
Phoenix
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Worked with adults with behavior and developmental disabilities.
- Prepare daily schedules and activities for staff.
- Guide members on building life and independent skills.
- Maintain records of members progress.
- Gathered staff reports to ensure staff was completing tracking data for members.
- Interview and trained new-hire staff.
- Administer medication to members.
Direct Care Support
Consumer Advocacy Projects
Phoenix
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, dishes, and running errands.
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed.
- Reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
Construction Laborer
TPAC
Phoenix
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
- Signal equipment operators to facilitate adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
- Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Education
High School -
Cactus High School
Glendale, AZ01.2018
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Data documentation
- Fast learner
- Communication skills
- Adaptive to change
Certification
- CPR
- FIRST AID
- ARTICLE 9
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Therapeutic Support Staff
The Austin’s Center for Exceptional Students (ACES)
04.2024 - Current
Direct Care Support/ Supervisor
ACCEL Adult Day Program
08.2021 - 03.2024
Direct Care Support
Consumer Advocacy Projects
09.2019 - 08.2021
Construction Laborer
TPAC
08.2018 - 05.2019
High School -
Cactus High School
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