Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating rapport and trust with clients. Dedicated to delivering consistent, focused attention to client's safety, comfort and dignity. Works to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities..
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Dawn Gunning
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Overview
1
year of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Assistance CorporationGreen Valley, AZ
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Job overview
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
State Of Arizona Department Of Economic Security
Habilitation Training Specialist
Job overview
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Led vocational assessments for clients with physical, emotional, intellectual and behavioral disabilities.
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
Pima Community College
Teacher
08.2009 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with literature trends.
- Conducted book reviews and wrote articles for literary magazines.
Education
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
Master of Arts from Language, Literature, And Culture
07.1993
University Overview
- Dean's List 1992-3
- Honor Roll 1992-3
- Honoree of Southwest Memory Institute
- 3.89 GPA
- Stipend to attend Southwest Memory Institute
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
Bachelor of Arts from English Education
12.1974
University Overview
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Organization
- Client Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Progress Documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Care Plan Assessment
- Case Managem
- Progress documentation
- Care plan assessment
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- Community integration
- Case management
- Schedule Management
- Childcare experience
- Staff collaboration
- Errands
- Medication Management
Certification
Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate
Arizona 'Secondary Teaching Cerificate
Arizona 'Secondary Teaching Cerificate
Taught English Education in a Special Needs setting to 15-18 year old juveniles at Arizona Boys' Ranch. Created Adaptive curriculum enabling former juvenile delinquents to graduate Highschool, get jobs, and become upstanding citizens in community.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher
Pima Community College
08.2009 - 05.2010
University of Arizona
Master of Arts from Language, Literature, And Culture
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts from English Education
Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Home Care Assistance Corporation
Habilitation Training Specialist
State Of Arizona Department Of Economic Security
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Quote
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Affiliations
Affiliations
University of Arizona Delta Gamma Fraternal organization
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