Samantha Lynch

I've worked in child-related activities, including centers, for the past five years.

• Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.
• Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
• Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
• Developed weekly lesson plans that encouraged creativity while meeting educational standards.
• Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
• Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Assisted with potty training by monitoring progress, providing reminders and offering encouragement when needed.
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Before LWB, I worked privately for a client in Riverside who has high needs due to cerebral palsy for three years.

• Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
• Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
• Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
• Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
• Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
• Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
• Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
• Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
• Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
• Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
• Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
• Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
• Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.