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DESIREE RIBACK

MESA,ARIZONA

Summary

Motivated student eager to learn and enter the field of Gerontology. Passions include bringing a smile to those in need with ardent empathy. Strengths include patience, and an understanding of the unique needs of aging adults. Previously worked in both home care and facility settings, making significant contributions to enhancing quality of life for clients by providing emotional support and assisting with daily living activities.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

BCPA - pending

Board certified patient advocate
05.2026 - Current

Wellness Coordinator

SOUTHWEST FIELD SERVICE LLC
MESA, ARIZONA
08.2018 - Current
  • Provided education on pandemic safety protocols, such as proper hand-washing techniques, and the importance of screening.
  • Promoted awareness of available services among employees, and navigated various institutions to arrange immunizations.
  • Advised managers on how best to support their team members' wellbeing.
  • Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between workers.

Intern

Greater Valley Health Education Center
Mesa, AZ
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted in organizing health education workshops for community engagement.
  • Supported the development of educational materials for patient outreach programs.
  • Coordinated logistics for training sessions and health seminars at the center.

Certified Nursing Assistant (Home Health)

Senior Care Management Solutions, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care and independence for geriatric patients.
  • Entertained, conversed with, or played games with patients to maintain their mental health and alertness.
  • Provided emotional support to family members of the clients, compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, in accordance with family wishes.
  • Kept accurate records of client progress and reported changes in condition to the supervisor or case manager.

Certified Nursing Assistant (Memory and LTC)

Avalon Southwest Health & Rehabilitation
Tucson, Arizona
08.2013 - 09.2015

Disability Resource advocate

Internship
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
02.2017 - 12.2019

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Health advocacy
  • Care coordination
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Emotional support
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Insurance navigation
  • Medical terminology
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client documentation
  • Organizational skills
  • Appointment scheduling
  • HIPAA compliance

Accomplishments

  • ASU Partnership with United Way: Academia del Pueblo Garden Project
  • Internship with Greater Valley Health Education Center

Timeline

BCPA - pending

Board certified patient advocate
05.2026 - Current

Intern

Greater Valley Health Education Center
05.2019 - 12.2019

Wellness Coordinator

SOUTHWEST FIELD SERVICE LLC
08.2018 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant (Home Health)

Senior Care Management Solutions, LLC
04.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Arizona State University
02.2017 - 12.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant (Memory and LTC)

Avalon Southwest Health & Rehabilitation
08.2013 - 09.2015

Disability Resource advocate

Internship
DESIREE RIBACK