Alena Korins

Five+ years of experience working as a caregiver for individuals with disabilities

• Worked one-on-one in the patients home and community to address a variety of life skills to include social, recreational and other activities of daily living
• Provided transportation for patients to a destination of their choice within the community
• Assisted client with daily living skills, including money management, grocery shopping, and cooking
• Responded to physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients
• Assisted individuals in performing activities of daily living with as much independence as possible
• Assisted in the development of social skill by providing education, training, and role modeling
• Acted responsibly by showing high levels of compassion towards patients and families

Skills Included:

• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Leadership
• Problem Solving

Community Habilitation Worker

Independent Support Services - New York, NY

May 2019 to September 2019

• Worked one-on-one in client home and community to address a variety of life skills to include social, recreational and other activities of daily living
• Provided transportation for client to a destination of their choice within the community
• Assisted client with daily living skills, including money management, grocery shopping, and cooking
• Responded to clients physical, emotional, and developmental needs
• Assisted client in performing daily living activities with as much independence as possible
• Assisted in the development of social skill by providing education, training, and role modeling
• Showed high levels of compassion towards patients and families

Office Services Assistant

Nassau Wellness - Garden City, NY

October 2017 to February 2018

• Organized confidential paperwork for therapist
• Retrieved data and files for other departments and personnel
• Used alphabetical and numerical systems to organize paper and electronic documents
• Checked paperwork, digital forms, and files, updating or correcting documentation as needed

Hostess/Cashier

MaliBlue Oyster Bar - Long Island, NY

May 2017 to August 2017

• Greeted guests, seated guests in order to seating chart, cashed guests out after meal, answered phones, took goto orders, and bussed tables
• Greeted and sat customers, handled customer payments, and occasionally help bus tables and clean the restrooms and dining room
• Managed the rush on busy shifts, assisted with food running, and completing side work

Camp Counselor

Coleman Country Day Camp - Long Island, NY

June 2015 to August 2015

• Planned, lead, and implemented camp programs for 3+ year old children
• Provided high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participant
• Supervised campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.

Camp Counselor

Camp Discovery - Cedarhurst, NY

June 2014 to August 2014

• Provided 1 to 1 support for assigned camper during all activities including, but not limited to, swim, meals and with self-care
• Implemented accommodations and modifications so camper can participate to the best of their ability
• Encouraged camper participation, socialization and built independence in skills
• Responsible for overall safety and well-being of camper

Continuing College Education in Sociology/Psychology

University at Buffalo - Buffalo, NY

August 2018 to Present

High School Diploma in Math, Social Studies, English, Science, Art

Sanford H Calhoun High School - Long Island, NY

September 2014 to June 2018