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Christina Siebels

Christina Siebels

Woodland Park,CO

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate adult caregiver, teacher (30+ years), and animal care taker with a heart for developing and growing a bond with my teammates, students, clients, and animals. In any situation, I am highly skilled at thinking on my feet, handling tough clients, kids, and dogs. I work hard at continued communication while creating a safe community with-in my circle, combined with consistent boundaries and strong encouragement when correcting their behaviors and making good decisions. Excelled in team collaboration and problem-solving, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult Care Provider

Senior Helpers - Des Moines
Northglen, CO
04.2024 - Current
  • Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for the clients in accordance with established standards of care.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations such as falls or seizures; provided first aid or CPR if necessary.
  • Organized an activity program for residents that included physical, social, mental, and spiritual activities.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used ; documented any changes made accordingly .
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Assisted adults with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Provided companionship to elderly patients by engaging in conversation and recreational activities.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Supported family members during difficult times through active listening and compassionate understanding of their needs, concerns related to the patient's health status, care plan.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry service, cleaning bathrooms and kitchen areas as required by the facility policy and procedures manual .

Animal Care Associate

Longmont Humane
Longmont, CO
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
  • Screened individuals interested in adopting pets.
  • Provided daily care and enrichment for animals in the facility.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
  • Observed behaviors of individual animals in order to detect signs of illness or distress.
  • Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
  • Ensured that safety protocols were adhered to when handling animals during transport or cleaning enclosures.
  • Maintained cleanliness of animal enclosures, cages and habitats.
  • Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
  • Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Exam Tester

Kelly Services
Longmont, CO
05.2017 - 02.2021
  • Graded exams with high accuracy for a range of subjects, schools and ages all over the United States
  • Problem solved issues with computer and exams
  • Worked well with a team
  • Worked hard and diligently

Customer Service and Cashier Associate

Home Depot
, CO
08.2016 - 04.2018
  • Problem solved many customer complaints
  • Worked well with other associates
  • Cleaned and maintained work area
  • Assisted customers with orders and requests

Literacy Instructional Para

Timberline School
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
  • Attended many different workshops for professional growth to enhance my abilities as an educator
  • Managed groups of 5 to 7 kids

Long-Term Substitute

Spark Discovery Preschool
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
  • Attended many different workshops for professional growth to enhance my abilities as an educator

Pre-k Teacher

The Academy Charter School
08.2011 - 05.2014
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
  • Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
  • Attended many different workshops for professional growth to enhance my abilities as an educator
  • Collaborated with team members to hire new staff members

Substitute Teacher

Adams 12 School District
08.2010 - 06.2011
  • Managed classrooms of 24-30 students during the absence of assigned teachers
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators

Para, Before/After Care Group Leader

Brighton 27J District
08.2006 - 06.2011
  • Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs
  • Established positive relationships

Sales Associate

DSW
Longmont, CO
  • Received inventory and process customer orders and markdowns
  • Problem solved many customer complaints
  • Worked well with other associates
  • Cleaned and sanitized store
  • Assisted customers with purchases and requests

Education

ECE teacher License - Early Childhood Education

Metro State University
Westminster, CO, United States
01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO, United States
01.1997

EQUIT and Director Qualification

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO, United States

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Recreational activities
  • Incontinence care
  • Empathy and patience
  • Effective listening
  • Relationship building
  • Learning strategies
  • Kinesthetic learning
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Visual aids utilization
  • Creative lesson plan development
  • Project-based learning
  • Parental participation
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Efficient task completion
  • Training and coaching
  • Math and computer skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

  • Directed and lead a team to implement a Moppets program
  • Organized and lead the children's library at Northern Hills Church
  • Volunteered in the classroom, library, drama club, and office for Woodglenn Elementary and Stellar Elementary
  • Substitute Teacher for Northglenn United Methodist Church Early Childcare Center
  • Collaborated to develop curriculum for The Academy Pre-kindergarten

Phone

cell, 720-849-2917

Timeline

Adult Care Provider

Senior Helpers - Des Moines
04.2024 - Current

Animal Care Associate

Longmont Humane
05.2023 - 08.2023

Exam Tester

Kelly Services
05.2017 - 02.2021

Customer Service and Cashier Associate

Home Depot
08.2016 - 04.2018

Literacy Instructional Para

Timberline School
08.2015 - 08.2016

Long-Term Substitute

Spark Discovery Preschool
08.2014 - 05.2015

Pre-k Teacher

The Academy Charter School
08.2011 - 05.2014

Substitute Teacher

Adams 12 School District
08.2010 - 06.2011

Para, Before/After Care Group Leader

Brighton 27J District
08.2006 - 06.2011

Sales Associate

DSW

ECE teacher License - Early Childhood Education

Metro State University

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Colorado State University

EQUIT and Director Qualification

Front Range Community College
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