E-Portfolio

CARRIE S LONG

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In the Beginning

Nervous for the Internship and the New Career.

Gain experience and knowledge outside of the classroom.

Strengths is hands-on learning: If I can do it, I can learn it.

Weakness is fear of the unknown.

Interests lay in the child development/protection aspects of the human

services field.

Experience is in the child development field.

New aspect of the human services field.

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Getting Acquainted

NO EXPERIENCE

LACK OF
CONFIDENCE

ENJOYING
CONVERSATION

PERSEVERANCE
IN THE
WORKPLACE

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Ethical Competence

- Participant received in home services: housekeeping, meals, laundry

and other services.
- Getting paid to provide the same services for another participant.
- Duplicating the services.
- Determined to be unethical conduct and fraudulent.
- Terminated both.

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Learning
from My
Experiences

Perception may be skewed

Remove personal feelings

Be understanding

People are needy in many different

ways

Use your resources

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Using Supervision Effectively

Utilize patience and understanding

Adapt to project changes, deadlines, and different
personalities in the workplace
Actively listen
Listen to advice and be present at work
Prioritize my work
Stay focused
Hold myself accountable
Be realistic about what I can accomplish

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Communicating in My Internship
No one correct way to assist everyone
What is in the best interest of the client?
Maintain an approachable demeanor while still providing clarity to
their situation
Provide compassion and empathy
Make note of things that help or hinder the learning process

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Developing
Cultural
Competence

I had no experience other than my own

with other cultures
I have now been exposed to Hindu,
Bosnian, Russian, Chinese and Spanish
cultures
Differences in our cultures including:
meals, socialization, clothing, holidays
and relationships
Challenges I have had are pronouncing
peoples name correctly and the language
barrier
https://www.howtopronounce.com/

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Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths:
1. An abundance of education
2. The ability to learn through doing
3. The ability to let go of the things that I cannot change and focus on
what is important
4. Through hard work and dedication, I can achieve anything I set my
mind to.
Weaknesses:
5. Fear of the unknown
6. Leaving my comfort zone
7. No experience
8. Lack of confidence
9. Finding a balance between work, home and school

Section 9Taking Care of

Myself

Stress management
Surround myself with positive people
Reducing fatigue and taking care of my
health
Make time to spend with loved ones
Manage my time effectively
Set limits that I can realistically adhere to
Caring for myself
Know when to seek outside help

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Ending the Internship

Senior Staff was willing to answer questions

They gave input and offered advice

Focus on excelling at my current position

Continue to reach for the position I feel I am best suited for.

Use the opportunity to expand my knowledge base and

create connections in the human services field from one
spectrum (Children) to another (Elderly).

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Planning My Career

Staying versatile
Children and families.
Daycare licensing representative
State of Illinois
Make a big move
Continue to work hard and move forward in my new career
Retirement.