Barbara Reed
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting and supportive atmosphere for clients. Experience in residential and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
ACCRA Home Care
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Led client through instrumental activities of daily living, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, and household tasks
- Led outings and creative activities with client
- Responded to mood fluctuations with empathetic understanding and offered feedback to client in communicating their emotions appropriately
- Reported client's progress to caretakers and discussed coping skills and behavioral patterns
Behavioral Health Technician
The Emily Program
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Guided clients through safety plans and treatment worksheets
- Led therapeutic activities including art projects, writing, and guided meditations
- Supported meals and offered one on one support when needed
- Gave written and verbal feedback to team and charted clients' progress during meals and throughout the day
- Participated in advocacy for clients' individualized needs and directed these needs to behavioral health team
- Worked with clients individually to address their mental health needs and learn how to further assist them in their recovery
Store Clerk
Oneota Community Food Co-operative
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained organized workspace, worked the cash register, and assisted customers with orders and questions on store offerings
- Performed opening and closing tasks
Nanny
Private Family
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Accompanied child in imaginative/theatrical play and dance and movement based activities
- Set behavioral expectations as needed, and worked with caretaker to discuss child's individualized needs and expectations
Store Clerk
Mississippi Market
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Restocked the shelves in the grocery department and worked the cash register
- Trained new employees in the grocery
- Performed closing tasks including vacuuming, facing, and restocking
Education
Psychology And Vocal Performance -
Luther College
Decorah, IA05.2023
Skills
- Activities of daily living support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavior management
- Client rapport
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
The Emily Program
06.2023 - 11.2023
Store Clerk
Oneota Community Food Co-operative
09.2022 - 05.2023
Nanny
Private Family
06.2022 - 08.2022
Personal Care Assistant
ACCRA Home Care
09.2021 - 06.2024
Store Clerk
Mississippi Market
06.2021 - 08.2021
Psychology And Vocal Performance -
Luther College
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