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
2023.10 - 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
2022.02 - 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
2016.04 - 2022.06
- 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
2006.01 - 2016.01
- 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, OR1996-06
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
2023.10 - Current
Rever Grand
Direct Support Professional, kids
2022.02 - Current
Direct Care Provider (Elderly)
Private Family Client
2016.04 - 2022.06
Direct Care Provider (Elderly)
Senior Services State of Oregon
2006.01 - 2016.01
Independent Contractor Nail Technician
Self-employeed
1996 - 2006
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Arts College of Beauty
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