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Mackenzie Henson

Canton,PA

Summary

Energetically contributing to Shinning Stars Daycare, I leveraged my curriculum planning and relationship-building skills to enhance learning and social interactions among preschoolers. My adeptness in creating nurturing environments and promoting health and safety led to an improvement in classroom engagement and well-being; I am a compassionate professional in personal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in elderly support, disability care, and health monitoring. Excel using empathy, communication, and time management to enhance client well-being and comfort.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Shinning Stars Daycare
Canton, PA
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
  • Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
  • Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
  • Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
  • Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
  • Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
  • Kept accurate records of attendance, daily notes on student progress and behavior.
  • Assisted preschoolers with personal care needs.
  • Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
  • Observed student behavior in order to identify any potential issues or concerns.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly classroom environment throughout the day.
  • Read stories aloud to groups of children while engaging them in discussion about characters, plotlines.
  • Monitored playground activities outdoors to ensure safety of all participants.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
  • Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
  • Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
  • Greeted parents and students at the start of each day and assisted them in getting settled into the classroom environment.
  • Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
  • Supervised children during lunchtime and snack time.
  • Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
  • Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

DSP

Martha Lloyd Community Services
Troy, PA
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Education

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse

Northern Tier Career Center
Towanda, PA
08.2025

High School Diploma -

Canton Area School
Canton, PA
06-2023

Skills

  • Curriculum planning
  • Fine motor skills development
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Special needs support
  • Social skills promotion
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Health and safety
  • Nurturing environment
  • Gross motor skills development
  • Physical assessments
  • Feeding assistance
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient safety
  • Patient hygiene management
  • Activities of daily living ADL support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Emotional support
  • Relationship building
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Monitor vitals
  • Transporting patients
  • Patient assessment
  • Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
  • Bedside manner
  • Patient safety management
  • Heavy lifting
  • Output monitoring and reporting
  • Bed preparation
  • Medication administration
  • Disease prevention
  • IV therapy
  • Clinical decision making
  • Patient documentation
  • Wound care
  • HIPAA compliance

Certification

CNA - expiration date 01/11/2027

Timeline

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Shinning Stars Daycare
04.2024 - 08.2024

DSP

Martha Lloyd Community Services
06.2022 - 08.2023

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse

Northern Tier Career Center

High School Diploma -

Canton Area School

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