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Faith Bigelow

Sauk Rapids,MN

Summary

Experienced DSP House Supervisor with a strong background in care coordination, staff supervision, documentation, and crisis response, with a proven client and staff rapport. Skilled in training employees, tracking budgets, and supporting quality client care in structured, compliance-focused settings.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

DSP House Supervisor

J and J Holmes
Sartell, MN
08.2018 - Current

Implement and manage consumer care plans.

Enforce rules and regulations, training and supervising a 15+ staff roster.

Complete documentation accurately to assure we are meeting state and agency licensing requirements.

Work with outside agencies on the clients behalf.

HHA, Enhanced Activities Assistant

Country Manor Campus
Sartell, MN
04.2014 - 03.2016

Promoted exceptional qualify of life for residents with varying abilities by organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.

Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.

Cared for residents in an assisted living facility and delivered high quality support to meet their needs.

Assisted with bathing, dressing and grooming, allowing residents to maintain independence and dignity.

Chemical Dependency Technician

Maple Lake Recovery Center
Maple Lake, MN
08.2011 - 02.2013

Led and planned individual and group sessions to meet a variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.

Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.

Assisted with medication administration and counting, body searches and drug testing.

Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Professional Resource Network
Maple Grove , MN
05.2009 - 03.2011

Delivered individualized patient care by taking and recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering medications, and evaluating patient needs.

Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Supported the needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.

Volunteer

Burch Pharmacy
Minneapolis, MN
05.2002 - 11.2007

Collaborated with others to design new window displays each season. Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store. Kept the showroom clean and maintained neat, orderly product displays. Successfully interacted with customers informing them about sales and promotions in a friendly and engaging manner.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences

St. Cloud Technical And Community College
Saint Cloud, MN
01-2015

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Cloud Technical And Community College
Saint Cloud, MN
01-2013

Certificate - Cosmetology

Regency Beauty Institute
Minnetonka, MN
01-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology, Criminal Justice

St. Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN
10-2026

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint Proficiency
  • Documentation, Records, Reporting Competency
  • Quick Learner, Detail Oriented, Compliant Worker
  • Verbal and Written Communication, Attentive Listener
  • Patient and Client Care
  • Effective and Adaptive Team Player
  • Superior Organization Skills
  • Energetic Work Attitude
  • Data Evaluation and Entry
  • Document Management
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Case Management Understanding
  • Employee Training
  • Crisis Response
  • Budget Tracking

Affiliations

  • St. Katharine Drexel School (SKD), St. Cloud MN 
    Active longtime volunteer within the elementary school community providing support to teachers within the classroom, on field trips, within the cafeteria and on the playground monitoring children's safety.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-bigelow-b7284728b?trk=contact-info

Timeline

DSP House Supervisor

J and J Holmes
08.2018 - Current

HHA, Enhanced Activities Assistant

Country Manor Campus
04.2014 - 03.2016

Chemical Dependency Technician

Maple Lake Recovery Center
08.2011 - 02.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Professional Resource Network
05.2009 - 03.2011

Volunteer

Burch Pharmacy
05.2002 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology, Criminal Justice

St. Cloud State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences

St. Cloud Technical And Community College

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Cloud Technical And Community College

Certificate - Cosmetology

Regency Beauty Institute
Faith Bigelow