Elizabeth Vining
Arnold
Summary
With a proven track record at Community Service Society, I excel in crisis management and empathetic patient care, significantly enhancing client well-being. Skilled in care plan management and behavioral support, I adeptly balance safety with fostering independence, achieving notable progress in community integration and client autonomy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Service Society
Arnold
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
Property Owner Landlord
Vining's Rentals
Arnold
10.2011 - Current
- Prepared monthly reports outlining rental income, expenses, occupancy rates.
- Conducted regular inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations and landlord-tenant laws.
- Supervised staff members responsible for cleaning and maintaining the properties.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Managed overall tenant relations, promoted tenant satisfaction and streamlined services delivery.
- Researched zoning laws and other regulations governing land use in order to determine feasibility of development projects.
- Coordinated maintenance requests, repairs, and improvements to the properties.
- Supervised production of annual rent, operating expense, and real estate tax adjustments.
- Organized move-in, move-out processes for tenants including security deposits collection, returns.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintenance, and administration of various properties.
- Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
- Met with landowners to secure access to mineral rights and facilitate company drilling on privately owned parcels.
- Directed collection of insurance premiums, taxes and incurred operating expenses.
- Cultivated rapport with clients to meet expectations for high-end event space rentals.
- Advertised vacant units through various marketing channels such as newspapers, websites.
- Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity.
- Prepared and submitted monthly tenant visit logs.
- Monitored market trends in order to adjust rental rates accordingly while minimizing vacancy periods.
- Assisted owners with understanding real estate investments and tax implications associated with ownership.
Certified Nurse Aide
Department of Veteran Affairs
Aspinwall
02.2015 - 02.2025
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and reposition bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted in changing bed linens, turning and repositioning of bedridden patients.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly and disabled patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Prepared meals for special diets according to instructions from dietitians or physicians.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Southwest VA Hospital State
Pittsburgh
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Gave emotional support to patients and their families.
- Measured urine output on a regular basis to assess kidney function.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by setting up medical equipment and making beds according to hospital protocols.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Observed patient behavior and reported any changes to the supervising nurse.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Paraprofessional
Western School for The Blind
Pittsburgh
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
- Assisted in the administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Supported English Language Learners in acquiring language skills and understanding content.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Recorded and maintained accurate student records and progress reports.
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, such as photocopying and organizing materials.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to appropriate personnel for parental notification.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Collected money from students for school-related projects and field trips.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
Paraprofessional, TEP Program
Holy Family Institute
Emsworth
05.2012 - 02.2016
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Assisted in the administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments.
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Established a safe learning environment by monitoring student interactions during class time.
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Maintained accurate records of student achievement, behavior and attendance according to school policies.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Provided a variety of academic supports for students in the TEP program, including reading instruction and tutoring sessions.
- Implemented behavior management plans to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to appropriate personnel for parental notification.
- Adhered to confidentiality standards when discussing student information or records.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and implement activities that support student development.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
- Implemented behavior modification plans designed by teachers or other professionals.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs. Work with Chinese and children that crossed the boarder
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Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
New Kensington 06-1981
Bachelor - Health Administrating
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- ADL support
- Transportation
- Client documentation
- Goal setting
- Crisis management
- Personal care assistance
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Care plan management
- Client safety and first aid
- Client transportation
- Health and safety requirements
- Report generation
- Behavioral management
- Empathy and patience
- Patient education
- Positive reinforcement
- Progress documentation
- Adaptive equipment use
- State regulations
- Care delivery
- Nutrition
- Community integration support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Hygiene assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral support
Affiliations
- Recreation Committee
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Service Society
02.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Western School for The Blind
08.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
Southwest VA Hospital State
01.2019 - 12.2023
Certified Nurse Aide
Department of Veteran Affairs
02.2015 - 02.2025
Paraprofessional, TEP Program
Holy Family Institute
05.2012 - 02.2016
Property Owner Landlord
Vining's Rentals
10.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Bachelor - Health Administrating
Southern New Hampshire University
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