Anita Oliver
Sioux City
Summary
Personable and compassionate with natural ability to connect with individuals in need of care, ensuring positive and supportive environment. Well-versed in fundamental caregiving principles and skilled in assisting with daily activities and maintaining safe living space. Dedicated to making meaningful difference in lives of those in need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Iowa Family Services
08.2024 - Current
- Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies, minimizing stress on both patients and their families
Paraeducator, Special Education
East Middle School
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom
Youth Enrichment Specialist
Beyond the Bell
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques, maintaining an orderly and focused learning environment
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, targeting areas of weakness for each student
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and collaborative group work
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Sioux City, IA05.1999
Skills
- Emotional support
- Hygiene maintenance
- Transportation services
- Recreational activities
- Patient monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Autism support
- Personal care assistance
- Disability awareness
- CPR training
- Problem identification
Certification
Adult CPR/AED certification, American Red Cross
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Iowa Family Services
08.2024 - Current
Youth Enrichment Specialist
Beyond the Bell
06.2022 - 08.2024
Paraeducator, Special Education
East Middle School
09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
East High School
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