Jennifer Knouse
Eugene,OR
Summary
Passionate and excited to be part of a team that is making a difference by advocating for individuals and families who are on their reproductive and parenting journey. I believe that all people deserve equal access to pregnancy. I am eager to secure an entry level position and become a part of something larger than myself.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Community Supportive Shelters (CSS)
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Conducted visits in temporary housing environment (Conestoga Huts) and provided support.
- Assisted clients with linkage and brokerage to necessary community services.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
Support Worker
Willamette Family Services
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Supported Mother's while in residential substance abuse treatment with childcare.
- Supervised family visitation with clients in treatment.
- Provided guidance and support where necessary to assist women trying to achieve abstinence from illicit drugs.
- Supervised urine screenings to monitor illicit drug use while in treatment.
- Facilitated daily walks in the park for exercise.
Personal Caregiver
Family Members
06.2015 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to my Mother due to going through chemo-therapy.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Prepared and cooked daily meals for my Mother to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication needs.
- Provided emotional support daily to my Mother to keep her motivated to continue living.
Education
No Degree - General Education
Butte College
Oroville, CA01.1995
Skills
- Team player
- Emotional Support
- Daily Living Support
- Able to meet everyone with unconditional positive regard
- Understanding of confidentiality and HIPAA rules to protect client information
- Support and educate clients in accessing local services to increase community support system
- Ethical guidelines
- Patient records
Timeline
Support Worker
Community Supportive Shelters (CSS)
07.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Willamette Family Services
03.2023 - 05.2023
Personal Caregiver
Family Members
06.2015 - 07.2022
No Degree - General Education
Butte College
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