Ashley Handley
Kansas City
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Enthusiastic Paraeducator, with a focus on Special Education. Background includes aiding in curriculum design and implementation, managing individualized education plans (IEPs) and fostering supportive learning environments for diverse student populations. Strengths include strong communication skills, patience, empathy, creativity and adaptability. Previous work has made significant impact in improving students' academic performance, emotional intelligence and social skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab
merriam
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in patient care areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Paraprofessional
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers in delivering instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Supported students with special needs in classroom activities and social interactions.
- Organized classroom resources and maintained a clean learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to develop individualized education plans for students.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during activities and transitions.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning atmosphere.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Liberty Health and Wellness
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided compassionate patient care in accordance with established health guidelines.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks and patient mobility needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient areas following health protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided compassionate patient care in accordance with established health guidelines.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks and patient mobility needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient areas following health protocols.
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in managing daily operations and staff scheduling.
- Trained new employees on customer service standards and food safety protocols.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Implemented promotional strategies to enhance customer engagement.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations during shifts.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively to ensure satisfaction.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
McCrite Plaza
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided compassionate patient care in accordance with established health guidelines.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks and patient mobility needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient areas following health protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
Direct Support Professional
Heartland Residential Care
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans for residents.
- Coordinated recreational activities to enhance social interaction and engagement.
- Monitored health and safety conditions in the residential environment.
- Documented daily activities and observations in resident care records.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Two Year Old Teacher
Kids Kingdom Daycare
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Designed engaging lesson plans for developmental milestones in early childhood education.
- Implemented daily activities that promote social skills and emotional regulation.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing classroom environment for two-year-olds.
- Coordinated with parents to communicate children's progress and developmental needs.
- Supervised children during playtime to encourage positive interactions and safety.
- Organized educational materials that stimulate curiosity and creativity in young learners.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance curriculum offerings and classroom management techniques.
- Observed children's behavior to identify individual needs and tailor approaches accordingly.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Education
High school diploma - Upper secondary education, high school diploma or GED
Skills
- CNA patient management
- Cash handling
- Microsoft Excel
- Mobile devices
- Heavy lifting
- Autism spectrum disorders support
- Telecommunication
- Attention to detail
- Client email correspondence
- Medication Administration
- Guest services
- Direct support
- Managing patient records
- Assisted living
- Caregiving
- Laundry
- POS
- Presentation skills
- Working with people with developmental disabilities
- Building rapport
- Meeting facilitation
- Working with people with autism
- Data entry
- Typing
- Nursing
- Communication skills
- Conflict management
- Care plans
- Garment construction
- Inpatient
- Senior Care
- Experience with individuals with cognitive disabilities
- Microsoft Word
- Schedule management
- Collaboration with other professionals for student support
- First aid
- Experience with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Supervising
- Experience
- Discharge planning
- Project reporting
- Accounting
- Store management
- Vital Signs
- Home health
- Basic math
- Teamwork
- Cleaning
- Seizure response experience
- Customer inquiry handling
- Experience with children
- Behavioral health
- Inventory control
- Memory Care
- Direct behavioral therapy
- Home Care
- Productivity software
- Project coordination
- Conflict de-escalation
- Working with people with disabilities
- Analysis skills
- Outbound calling
- Front desk
- Time management
- Dementia Care
- Social media management
- Hospice Care
- Medication management
- Patient Care
- Calendar management
- Acute care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Driving
- Memory care
- Project team coordination
- Phone etiquette
- Negotiation
- Windows
- Patient monitoring
- Writing skills
- Desktop applications
- Pediatrics
- HTML5
- Cash register
- Data collection
- Computer Skills
- Geriatrics
- Nursing home experience
- Continuous integration
- Vital signs
- Senior care
- Organizational skills
- Patient observation
- Infection Control
- Training
Certification
• CPR Certification
• BLS Certification
• CNA
• State Tested Nursing Assistant
• Substitute Teaching Certification, 05/01/25, 05/01/29
• Driver's License
• AED Certification
• Geriatric Nursing Assistant
• First Aid Certification
• BLS Certification
• CNA
• State Tested Nursing Assistant
• Substitute Teaching Certification, 05/01/25, 05/01/29
• Driver's License
• AED Certification
• Geriatric Nursing Assistant
• First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
CNA
Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab
03.2026 - Current
Paraprofessional
01.2025 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Liberty Health and Wellness
10.2023 - 01.2025
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars
10.2021 - 05.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
McCrite Plaza
11.2020 - 07.2021
Two Year Old Teacher
Kids Kingdom Daycare
10.2019 - 04.2020
Direct Support Professional
Heartland Residential Care
10.2018 - 03.2021