A Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Blending individualized instruction with a calm demeanor, consistently supporting special needs students in achieving their full potential, demonstrating progress in both academic and social-emotional development. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and co-workers and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
11.2023 - Current
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Participated in professional development opportunities regularly.
Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services, AHS
10.2016 - 11.2023
Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Promoted a clean and safe environment by adhering to strict infection prevention protocols.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Health Care Aide
MTG Healthcare Academy
Red Deer, AB
08.2016
High School Diploma -
Harry Collinge High School
Hinton, AB
09.1993
Skills
Learning Disabilities Support
Teacher Support
Group and individual instruction
Autism Spectrum Support
Behavioral support
Inclusive Teaching
Positive Reinforcement
Individualized Instruction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
11.2023 - Current
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services, AHS
10.2016 - 11.2023
Health Care Aide
MTG Healthcare Academy
High School Diploma -
Harry Collinge High School
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