Catherine Ezzy

• Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
• Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
• Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
• Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
• Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
• Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
• Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
• Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
• Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
• Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
• Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
• Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
• Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
• Fostered a sense of belonging among all household members by celebrating achievements, special occasions, and cultural traditions together.
• Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
• Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
• Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.
• Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.

• Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients.
• Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
• Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
• Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
• Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
• Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
• Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
• Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.

Participated in camps and school holiday programs for children and teens with disabilities

• Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
• Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
• Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
• Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
• Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
• Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
• Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
• Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.