Cassidie Krueger

• Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
• Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
• Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
• Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
• Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
• Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
• Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
• Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
• Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
• Led group sessions focused on social skill-building, promoting peer interaction and cooperation among clients.
• Provided crisis intervention as needed, ensuring client safety and continuity of care during critical incidents.

I have been working with Dakota boys and girls ranch for about 4 years that range from the ages of 10 to 18 years old. Some of my responsibilities for this job were to assess the needs of young residents, to plan and deliver programs. These programs are related to areas such as health, fitness, sexual responsibility, relationships, social interactions and bullying. My working hours began as part time but I did work my way up as full time employee with 40+ hours per week. I am shadowed by new employees, my coworkers and I work as a team daily to help the resident cope throughout their day and stay on schedule. Once a week my team has a team meeting to discuss each resident in our cottage and treatment plans for them. I am first-aid certified, NCI certified, medication aid certified and I have been through a defensive driving class and other training throughout my employment at DB GR.

Everyday I was assigned to different residents at the home care facility that I was assigned to. I helped cook breakfast and lunch, I assisted the clients in shower and dress them or assisted them if needed. I assisted them while eating breakfast and lunch, completing their hygiene before and after eating. Assisting them with their physical therapy, activities and any other daily task they wanted to.

• There was family was in need of a in home caregiver for for the grandmother. I became an in-home caregiver to help and support their grandmother in their everyday routine. I helped organize medication, schedule appointments, run errands that needed to be done. I helped implement physical therapy exercises and complete daily tasks such as completing hygiene, properly feeding tube, paying bills and keeping their dignity while performing these tasks.