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Jacqueline Ollestad

Nashwauk, Minnesota

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate caregiver with a proven track record at Absolute PCA, excelling in emotional support and client relationships. Adept at multitasking and fostering teamwork, I effectively implemented care plans that enhanced patient well-being and promoted a positive environment. Committed to empowering individuals through tailored support and advocacy.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

West Elementary
Grand Rapids
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to students during group activities.
  • Delivered instructional materials for specific classroom activities, tailored to support student needs.
  • Advocated for students' needs, working to remove barriers to their success.
  • Worked collectively with teachers to deliver in-school support for students.
  • Worked with groups to help overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or peer situations.
  • Established trusting relationships with students to nurture confidence.
  • Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution sessions to promote a positive school environment.

Personal Care Attendant

Absolute PCA
Grand Rapids
03.2008 - 08.2020
  • Helped client with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks like dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets when needed.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Consulted with the client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Provided companionship through conversation, games or other activities that are enjoyable for the client.

Education

Associate in Science, Associates of Arts, Mental Health Practitoner - Applied Psychology

Minnesota North Itasca Campus
Grand Rapids, MN
05-2025

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Interpersonal and social skills
  • Time management abilities
  • Team collaboration
  • Emotional support
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Teamwork
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Client relationships
  • Collaboration
  • Creative and resourceful

Accomplishments

  • Deans List student in 2024

Timeline

Intern

West Elementary
01.2025 - 03.2025

Personal Care Attendant

Absolute PCA
03.2008 - 08.2020

Associate in Science, Associates of Arts, Mental Health Practitoner - Applied Psychology

Minnesota North Itasca Campus

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