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Dawn Kliewer

West Linn,OR

Summary

Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Compassionate professional possessing exceptional communication and organizational skills. Offering several years of experience in providing basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Accustomed to feeding, bathing, grooming and transporting patients. Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration.

Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Needs Caregiver

self
West Linn, OR
07.2005 - 01.2025
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.

Caregiver

Gilman park assisted living
Oregon City, OR
10.2003 - 07.2005
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

Teacher

West hills early childhood learning center
Portland , OR
03.2001 - 09.2003
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated play-based learning experiences.
  • Enforced health and safety standards throughout the facility according to licensing regulations.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to ensure a safe environment for all students.
  • Encouraged parents to participate in their child's education by providing feedback on classroom activities.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Utilized effective communication strategies with both staff members and families regarding individual student needs or concerns.
  • Participated in monthly meetings with administrators to assess program effectiveness.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
  • Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Supervised students during lunchtime, playtime and other recreational activities.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.

Education

Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
09-2006

Associate of Applied Science - ECE, Family Studies, Human Service

Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR
06-2003

Skills

  • Skill building
  • Visual schedules
  • Autism spectrum
  • Art therapy techniques
  • Housekeeping
  • Behavior management
  • Recreation activities
  • Personal care assistance
  • Routine management
  • Emotional support
  • Advocacy and support
  • Life skills training
  • Motor skills development
  • Patience and tact
  • Mobility assistance
  • Respite care support
  • First aid and CPR
  • Wheelchair transfers
  • Patient-centered care
  • Medical record tracking
  • Patient care
  • Client documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Medical terminology
  • Basic life support
  • Patient mobility support
  • Infection control procedures
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Drug administration
  • Medication administration

Timeline

Special Needs Caregiver

self
07.2005 - 01.2025

Caregiver

Gilman park assisted living
10.2003 - 07.2005

Teacher

West hills early childhood learning center
03.2001 - 09.2003

Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant

Portland Community College

Associate of Applied Science - ECE, Family Studies, Human Service

Clackamas Community College
Dawn Kliewer