Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Hundreds of car and Motorcycle awards along with Dedicated Service Award
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DENNIS J CERMAK

Sheldon,IA

Summary

Dedicated Direct Care Professional with experience at Village Northwest Unlimited, skilled in compassionate caregiving and patient care. Enhanced client well-being through personalized support and effective communication, ensuring safety and dignity. Proven ability to foster independence and improve quality of life, while maintaining meticulous records and upholding ethical standards.

Overview

58
58
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Care Professional

Hope Haven
02.2025 - 08.2025

Took care of 4 individuals who have mental disabilities who are very angry and persistent in having what they want and if not satisfied they become angry and beligerant and will attack the staff. it was not the job I visioned.

  • Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.

Direct Care Professional

Village Northwest Unlimited
11.2009 - 02.2025
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress, medication administration, and incident reports to ensure effective communication among team members.
  • Upheld ethical standards in all aspects of care provision, maintaining confidentiality and respecting the dignity of each individual client.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized care and support in daily living tasks.
  • Maximized client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns or requests from families regarding their loved one''s care plan or overall experience in our program.
  • Contributed to higher quality of life for clients by addressing any barriers or challenges that arose within their home settings or daily routines.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Improved client independence through the implementation of tailored activities and skill-building exercises.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals by developing customized care plans based on individual needs.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.
  • Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Commercial Photographer

Cermak Photography
09.1967 - 08.2008
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to develop visually striking advertising campaigns that drove sales growth.
  • Expanded clientele base through effective networking strategies and a robust online portfolio showcasing previous work samples.
  • Established strong professional relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality commercial photography services tailored to their specific needs.
  • Optimized studio space organization and equipment maintenance, leading to increased productivity during photo shoots.
  • Supported clients in achieving their marketing goals via eye-catching promotional materials featuring innovative commercial photography concepts.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Managed team of photographers for special projects.
  • Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.

Education

Advertising And Photography - Commercial And Advertising Art

School of The Art Institute of Chicago University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
09-1965

Skills

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Bathing assistance

  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety

Accomplishments

Worked with people with disabilities and children with disabilities on Horses at the Spencer Fairgrounds and Equine Center. Also did photography for many charities and promotions

Affiliations

All aspects in life

Certification

See previous pages

Interests

All around athletic sports enthusiastic and motorcycle designer Creative photography designer and art and antique collector

Timeline

Direct Care Professional

Hope Haven
02.2025 - 08.2025

Direct Care Professional

Village Northwest Unlimited
11.2009 - 02.2025

Advertising And Photography - Commercial And Advertising Art

School of The Art Institute of Chicago University of Chicago

Commercial Photographer

Cermak Photography
09.1967 - 08.2008

Hundreds of car and Motorcycle awards along with Dedicated Service Award

Also Awards from a Catholic Church for Outstanding Person Award and for Athletic Program for St Patricia School