Amber Stabenow

• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
• Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.

After Walmart I wasn't sure what to do but I knew I wanted to start figuring out what I wanted to do for a full-time career for my future. My mother was a Special Education teacher recently hired at St. James Middle/High School so she suggested that I should be a para at least for the time-being since they needed help at the school. I was hired almost immediately and I started only part-time as a para after lunch time, simply transporting a student through a type III bus/van to Riverbend in New Ulm every week day except Thursdays. After that I would help students in my mothers resource classroom and at the end of the day I would sit on the special ed bus to buckle in students and make sure they behaved and got where they needed to go. After a month the student permanently transferred to a full-day program at Riverbend, so they were to be transported with the other driver. At that time I worked more as instead of after lunch I came in at 10:00 am every day instead .and worked until 3:15 pm. I worked this shift until the last school day on May 30th. I absolutely loved my job here so much it inspired me to return to college to pursue an art teaching degree. I have never been more sure of my future than I am now which is very exciting. I will be attending Mankato MSU full-time in the Fall and I will be housing in a dorm. With this I will unfortunately not be able to continue my job as a paraprofessional at St. James Middle/ High School. Now that summer is here I would like to save some money before I attend college so I don't have to work as much during my freshman year. So now I am looking for a job I can work full-time this summer an either take leave, quit or go very part-time when the school year begins for me.

• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
• Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

At 17, during my senior year of high school, I began working as a part-time cashier at Walmart after school hours. I learned a handful of customer service skills and teamwork building. After the summer of my graduation I took an educational leave to go to college for a semester. When I realized I no longer wanted to pursue my major I left college and moved back home after the first semester. With a desire to help people I started working at a group home but later planned to return to Walmart. That coming summer I returned to Walmart and worked as a stocking associate instead of a cashier. This was a lot physically and it didn't fit as well as cashiering did, so I switched back to that at the end of summer. Through Fall I worked as a cashier until I desired more in my career, so in November of 2023 I left Walmart and moved forward.

• Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for clients, addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
• Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure seamless service delivery for clients receiving medical treatments or therapies.
• Managed medication administration for multiple clients following strict protocols to ensure proper dosage and adherence.
• Assisted clients in developing essential life skills such as budgeting, meal planning, and personal hygiene.

After I returned from Mankato I still wanted to take care of people so I applied to a group home in New Ulm. The group home had 5 clients and it was pretty understaffed so even though I worked full-time I helped by picking up some extra shifts here and there. The clients ages ranged from 30-60 and I cared for each equally.

• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
• Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Leaving Walmart on education leave I moved to Mankato at 18 fresh out of highschool in hopes of pursuing a nursing degree. Withe the experience I held from being a CNA for a year, I applied to work at Mayo hospital in the ICU as a PCA. To my amazement I landed the job and began as soon as I moved into my new apartment. At the time I was also a full-time student which was a lot to juggle even working part-time considering half of the shifts I took were night shifts. After working at the hospital I realized that becoming a nurse was not the worst idea but unfortunately I also realized it wasn't my dream. My dream was to help people but sadly not in that way. I loved my job at Mayo and if I didn't move back to New Ulm after my apartment situation fell through with my roommates I would have continued to work there. Mayo taught me a lot about community and problem-solving. I will always value my time working there.

• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

After one of my first jobs at a fast-food restaurant I wanted to try a job that really would help people. Junior year of high school at 16 years old I had a friend who worked at the nursing home. They were a dietary aide, but I found I wanted to try becoming a nursing aide, or a CNA. I was hired onto the 2nd floor in the Dementia care unit which can be difficult for some people. It definitely was not an easy job but I soon fell in love with the prospect of helping people who need it. Through Oak Hills I became certified and with that job I had the idea of potentially becoming a nurse so I could continue to help people.

• Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
• Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.

McDonalds was one of my first jobs and I got it right after I turned 15 in the summer of my freshman year in high school. It was a fast paced job but it was fun and I learned so many valuable skills working there. I did a little bit of everything including, taking order in store, as well as over the headset, running the till and giving change, cleaning appliance, sweeping, mopping, restocking, making drinks, prepping orders, giving out orders, and washing dishes. After a year of working at McDonalds I wanted to expand my horizons and try something new in the working field. So in the summer of my sophomore year I left to try new things.