Virginia Lawman

• Safeguarded clients from accidents or injuries.
• Ensured proper nutrition for clients by preparing balanced meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
• Implemented engaging activities that stimulated cognitive function while also promoting social interaction amongst seniors.
• Provided emotional support to seniors during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and security within the caregiver-client relationship.
• Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
• Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
• Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
• Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
• Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Planed, developed and implemented developmentally appropriate, recreational based curriculum for children ages 4-13.

Oversaw curriculum, materials and supervision of groups of 15-18 children while maintaining 100% accountability at all times.

Maintained awareness of each child's health status and demonstrated correct principles of infection control incorporating universal precautions and OSHA requirements.

Established open and positive communication with children. Established open and ongoing communication with parents keeping them informed of activities / needs of their child.

Maintained compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Maintained a good work ethic / team behaviors by serving as a role model for the school, maintained good attendance record, displayed integrity, courteous, positive and mature attitude.

Maintained yearly professional development including coursework in Conscious Discipline, 7 Habits of Happy Kids, Teaching Young Children with Autism, Nurturing Children's Self-Esteem, Active vs Hyperactive, First Aid, CPR and MAT

Facilitated therapeutic recreation and child life services for the pediatric patients ages 1 day to young adults and their families

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Provided a safe, supportive and interactive environment to enable family centered psychosocial care, focused on the reduction of stress and anxiety related to illness, hospitalization and death.

Provided developmentally appropriate interventions using play therapy, medical play and psychosocial techniques in both group and individual settings.

Was an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and promoted effective verbal and written communications among patients, the families and the staff.

Utilized skills in assessment, planning, implementation, counseling, problem solving, advocacy and documentation.