April J. Bremer
Saint Louis
Summary
Seeking employment where I may utilize the skills that I possess and can gain additional skills from work experience. Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Safe Hands and Warm Hearts
Midland
05.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with disabilities in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene and grooming needs.
- Supported community integration through social and recreational activities.
- Implemented individualized care plans tailored to client preferences and needs.
- Collaborated with families to ensure effective communication and support strategies.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Head Cook/ Kitchen Manager
Cup's, Cones, and Ques
Breckenridge
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Developed weekly menus focusing on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Maintained inventory levels of ingredients and ordered supplies as needed.
- Trained new cooks on food safety standards and kitchen procedures.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
- Worked closely with restaurant managers to ensure smooth operations in the kitchen.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
- Operated variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
Direct Support Professional
Listening Ear Crisis Center
Mount Pleasant
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene and grooming needs.
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with disabilities in daily activities.
- Supported community integration through social and recreational activities.
- Collaborated with families to ensure effective communication and support strategies.
- Implemented individualized care plans tailored to client preferences and needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents.
- Trained new staff on protocols for client safety and support services.
- 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.
Cook / Delivery Driver
Meal on wheels/ Gratiot County Commission on Aging
Ithaca
12.2001 - 04.2022
- Prepared nutritious meals for seniors in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
- Assisted in menu planning to ensure variety and balance in meals.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported needs for supplies and ingredients.
- Provided exceptional customer service to seniors and their families during meal delivery.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations during food handling and preparation.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Breckenridge High School
Breckenridge01.2004
Skills
- Individualized care planning
- Medication management
- Client documentation
- Disability support
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Client safety and first aid
- Care delivery
- Client transportation
- Food safety compliance
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Daily living support
- Relationship building
- Food preparation
- Menu planning
- Kitchen management
- Customer service
- Training staff
- Prepare ingredients
- Kitchen sanitation
- Grilling
- Cash register operation
- Meat and vegetable preparation
- Maintain food safety
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe food handling
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Safe Hands and Warm Hearts
05.2025 - Current
Head Cook/ Kitchen Manager
Cup's, Cones, and Ques
05.2024 - 03.2025
Direct Support Professional
Listening Ear Crisis Center
05.2022 - 04.2024
Cook / Delivery Driver
Meal on wheels/ Gratiot County Commission on Aging
12.2001 - 04.2022
High School Diploma - General Studies
Breckenridge High School