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Myspace or Facebook (or neither)?

Neither. I feel it is very difficult to assess a person through words on a page. The best way to become familiar with me as a person and potential employee is through direct conversation.

Posted @ 08:22AM, February 26, 2008 by Cynthia Gornick | Permalink
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Work history

St. Lukes Living Center East January 2008 to the present
Shift Facilitator/Supervisor

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How would you describe your time at St. Lukes Living Center East?

I provide supervision to staff responsible for individual care, while
coordinating orientation and evaluations for new and existing staff, ensuring appropriate staffing ratios are maintained/not exceeded, and reviewing/coordinating individual schedules for living units.
I conduct weekly staff
meetings & address staff concerns as needed.
I provide input into person centered activities and active treatment programs and attend Annual Reviews/Interdisciplinary Team Meetings/Unit Meetings as required.
I must maintain open communication and input to Unit Facilitators/Program Manager, as well as satisfy all needs and concerns of my staff.
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St. Lukes Living Center East March 2004 to the present
Direct Support Personnel

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How would you describe your time at St. Lukes Living Center East?

I was direct care staff for individuals with developmental disabilities. I assist in ensuring the safety, comfort, healthcare, and welfare of the individuals. A majority of the job involves implementing person-centered planning and active treatment programs for the living units. Daily data collection and documentation must be completed daily and accurately. I assist individuals to community activities/events and ensure their safety.
My favorite aspect is orientating new staff and assist in advancement training for existing staff. I am also a personal advocate for the individuals.
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Northwest Special Education August 1999 to June 2003
Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant

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How would you describe your time at Northwest Special Education?

I was a teaching assistant and individual aide for behavioral modification students and special needs preschoolers. I attended conferences and applied methods and plans to meet IEP goals.
mobil August 1997 to July 2003
Sales Associate

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How would you describe your time at mobil?

I worked as a front-end cashier, which consisted of extensive customer service. Throughout my time there, I compiled and assessed shift bookkeeping, was responsible for cash accountability, and maintained and ordered inventory. An important aspect was building and maintaining vendor and customer relations. I also was responsible for training new staff.
This position gave me working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
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Education

Hamilton College/Kaplan University October 2005 to June 2007
Business Administration

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How would you describe your time at Hamilton College/Kaplan Uni...?

At Hamilton, I have gained skills and knowledge that will be utilized in future employment. I completed an internship with AFLAC and graduated with honors.
northeast iowa community college August 2000 to June 2002
Education

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How would you describe your time at northeast iowa community co...?

My time at NICC consisted of taking classes to transfer into a BS program at another college or university.

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