Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Text and Chat Specialist
First Call For Help
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
07.2025 - Current
Provided emotional support to individuals in crisis situations.
Conducted assessments to determine client needs and appropriate interventions.
Collaborated with team members to develop effective coping strategies.
Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes.
Facilitated crisis intervention sessions using active listening techniques.
Educated clients on available community resources and support services.
Developed safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures.
Facilitated de-escalation techniques to reduce the intensity of clients' emotional distress.
Care Specialist/ Housekeeping
Majestic Pines Senior Living
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
06.2025 - Current
Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Documented resident observations and reported changes to nursing staff.
Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas and common spaces.
Actively listened to clients' concerns and worked collaboratively with them to identify solutions.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Responded to guest requests for additional services promptly.
Organized and restocked cleaning supplies as needed.
Utilized cleaning supplies and equipment safely and effectively.
Maintained cleanliness of guest rooms and common areas daily.
Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, replenished supplies such as soap and toilet paper.
Swept and mopped floors, cleaned carpets, dusted furniture and fixtures.
Vacuumed upholstered furniture and curtains, washed windows, removed cobwebs.
Transported trash to designated disposal areas.
Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
Assisted with laundry duties as needed, including sorting, washing, drying and folding items.
Administered prescribed medications to residents in compliance with care plans.
CNA Supervisor
Garden Court Chateau
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
10.2009 - 07.2017
Supervised daily operations and staff performance in a senior living facility.
Trained and mentored new Certified Nursing Assistants on best practices.
Interacted with patients, families, physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists as needed.
Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Monitored vital signs and recorded health information accurately.
Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans effectively.
Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.
Maintained cleanliness and safety in patient environments consistently.
Documented patient progress and communicated changes to nursing staff promptly.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Administered prescribed medications to residents in compliance with care plans.