Alicia Abbott
Carmi
Summary
Talented DSP and Aide skilled at completing daily assignments and contributing to team success. Always willing to take on any task. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies.
Hardworking professional with several years of professional driving experience. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus. Valid license and clean driving history.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Rides Mass Transit District
Grayville
12.2024 - Current
- Operated transit vehicles safely and efficiently for diverse passenger needs.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of vehicles before and after shifts.
ADSP
Trade Industries
McLeansboro
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Cashier
Casey’s general store
Grayville
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
Special Needs Teacher's Aide
Hamilton County Unit 10
McLeansboro
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided emotional support to upset children experiencing emergencies or normal developmental struggles
- Determined students' progress with materials by evaluating assignments and assigning grades
- Tracked conditions and behaviors, updated records, and immediately reported notable changes
- Completed activities of daily living such as hair care, oral hygiene, and changing.
Direct Support Professional
Trade Industries
McLeansboro
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Wrote reports detailing support and service provided throughout each shift
- Supported client social and learning needs and environment as directed
- Assisted with daily client needs such as transportation, bathing, and meal preparation
- Guided clients in administering proper dose and timing of medications.
Direct Support Professional
Pixel Place
McLeansboro
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Supported client social and learning needs and environment as directed
- Wrote reports detailing support and service provided throughout each shift
- Guided clients in administering proper dose and timing of medications
- Assisted with daily client needs such as transportation, bathing, and meal preparation.
Direct Support Professional
Dyball Sunshine Home
Fairfield
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Supported client social and learning needs and environment as directed
- Wrote reports detailing support and service provided throughout each shift
- Assisted with daily client needs such as transportation, bathing, and meal preparation
- Guided clients in administering proper dose and timing of medications.
Cashier
Save A Lot
Fairfield
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Maintained clean, organized, and well-stocked checkout areas with regular attention to displays
- Rang up customer items quickly and accurately using POS system
- Enhanced shopping experiences, directing or escorting to product locations on sales floor
- Cared for common areas for the community, keeping entry ways and public spaces presentable for all guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayne City High School
Wayne City, IL05.2015
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Word
- Data entry
- Small group management
Timeline
Driver
Rides Mass Transit District
12.2024 - Current
ADSP
Trade Industries
02.2022 - 07.2024
Cashier
Casey’s general store
11.2021 - 02.2022
Special Needs Teacher's Aide
Hamilton County Unit 10
08.2020 - 08.2021
Direct Support Professional
Trade Industries
05.2019 - 08.2020
Direct Support Professional
Pixel Place
04.2017 - 10.2019
Direct Support Professional
Dyball Sunshine Home
06.2016 - 11.2016
Cashier
Save A Lot
10.2014 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Wayne City High School