Daniel VanWesten
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Accomplished Resident Assistant Coach, adept in leading and managing teams. Excelled in multitasking and technology, significantly improving staff training effectiveness and resident satisfaction. Demonstrated exceptional time management and supportive communication, ensuring high-quality care and operational efficiency. Team worker, and able to manage extremely stressful situation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant Coach
Ecumen
Worthington, MN
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Responsible for all previously mentioned duties as Resident Assistant.
- Responsible for training new staff.
- Manager on duty when nursing in our of building - every shift since I was overnight.
Resident Assistant
Ecumen
Worthington, MN
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Dealt with difficult residents, experience with memory care.
- Exceptional phone etiquette - calling nursing, families, and emergency services.
- Working with technology - EMAR, documenting, printing, faxing, etc.
- Working with residents for daily cares - dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, etc.
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Local Family
Lakefield, MN
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated knowledge of elderly care best practices and stayed current on industry trends through continuous professional development initiatives.
- Managed household tasks efficiently while maintaining a clean living environment for the seniors I cared for daily.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients and families alike, ensuring overall comfort and peace of mind during the caregiving process.
- Improved seniors quality of life by providing compassionate and personalized care in their homes.
- Managed Medications, meals, and hygiene care.
Education
Worthington High School
Worthington, MN2022
Skills
- Time Management
- Team Player
- Supportive
- Activity Planning
- Technology
- Multitasking
- Great Communication
- Leading and Managing
- Able to work during extremely stressful situations
Timeline
Resident Assistant Coach
Ecumen
02.2024 - 05.2024
Resident Assistant
Ecumen
01.2023 - 02.2024
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Local Family
08.2022 - 12.2022
Worthington High School