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 States01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO, United States01.1997
EQUIT and Director Qualification
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO, United StatesSkills
- 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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