Christine Kaiser
Elmira,Oregon
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I have a strong skill set in deescalation, trust building, and problem solving with at risk children.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Foster Parent
DHS Child Welfare
Eugene, Oregon
10.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate, patient and understanding care to children in need of a safe home environment.
- Assisted with daily needs such as meal preparation, hygiene, education and recreational activities.
- Maintained open communication with social workers and caseworkers to ensure best outcomes for foster child.
Rever Grand
Direct Support Professional, kids
Elmira, Oregon
02.2022 - Current
- Organized daily activities, including meals, playtime, educational activities and rest periods.
- Assisted with homework assignments and monitored progress of school work.
- Developed positive relationships with the children to build trust and confidence.
- Created structured schedules that balanced learning, recreational activities, individual time and family time.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing excellent customer service and addressing any concerns or questions they had about the services offered.
Direct Care Provider (Elderly)
Private Family Client
Eugene, Oregon
04.2016 - 06.2022
- Provided physical and emotional support to individuals with disabilities and health concerns.
- Monitored clients' progress, behaviors, and medical needs.
- Coordinated transportation services for appointments and activities.
- Engaged clients in leisure activities to promote socialization skills.
- Encouraged independent living skills such as meal preparation, budgeting, shopping.
Direct Care Provider (Elderly)
Senior Services State of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Coordinated transportation services for appointments and activities.
- Established positive relationships with families of clients through regular communication.
- Observed changes in client's behavior or health conditions and reported them to supervisors immediately.
- Developed strategies for managing challenging behaviors in a safe manner.
- Maintained accurate records of daily interactions with clients according to agency policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all regulations related to health care delivery systems.
- Provided assistance with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions and agency protocols.
Independent Contractor Nail Technician
Self-employeed
Elmira, Oregon
1996 - 2006
- Provided manicures, pedicures and nail treatments to clients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all products and services offered in the industry.
- Maintained customer records for future reference.
- Educated clients on proper nail care techniques.
- Conducted consultations with clients to determine their needs and preferences.
- Applied acrylics, gels, wraps or other artificial enhancements to nails according to client requests.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed during each service provided.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and taking payments from customers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Arts College of Beauty
Eugene, OR06-1996
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Social Skills Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Educational Support
- Boundary Setting
- Child development knowledge
- Safety Planning
- Client Advocacy
- Effective Communication
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Valid CPR Card
Timeline
Specialized Foster Parent
DHS Child Welfare
10.2023 - Current
Rever Grand
Direct Support Professional, kids
02.2022 - Current
Direct Care Provider (Elderly)
Private Family Client
04.2016 - 06.2022
Direct Care Provider (Elderly)
Senior Services State of Oregon
01.2006 - 01.2016
Independent Contractor Nail Technician
Self-employeed
1996 - 2006
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Arts College of Beauty
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