Joelin Mueller
Neenah,WI
Summary
To pursue a part time position as the Community Life Assistant while utilizing my 18 years experience in leading quality programming for those with varying levels of dementia.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self -Employed Caregiver
Self
Neenah, WI
03.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing quality of life.
- Monitored health status and reported changes to family members or healthcare providers.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to promote physical and mental well-being.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
Lead Life Enrichment Coordinator
Valley VNA Senior Care
Neenah, WI
12.2007 - 03.2025
- Lead the Life Enrichment staff and provide ongoing support.
- Oversaw program development in Assisted Living and Independent Living.
- Completed and updated all resident activity assessments on a monthly basis.
- Facilitated programs daily to enrich the lives of the elderly population along with those with dementia.
- Assisted in the direction and supervision of new incoming staff by doing the dementia care orientation.
- Worked closely with school groups, volunteers and community members to provide a different approach to programming by orientating them to each resident, the building and their duties to help make a easy transition for the volunteer and resident.
- Oversaw the planning, record keeping and inventory management for the Life Enrichment department.
- Worked closely with the CSD and RN's to collaborate the best care for the residents.
- Consulted and supported families through dementia related transitions.
- Help families accept where their loved one is at in their dementia journey.
- Implemented a successful sensory based program for all people with dementia with the help of the founder of Namaste Care, Joyce Simard.
Education
High School Diploma -
Neenah High School
Neenah, WI06.2003
Skills
- I have advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher
- Elderly care
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Documentation
Certification
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Timeline
Self -Employed Caregiver
Self
03.2025 - Current
Lead Life Enrichment Coordinator
Valley VNA Senior Care
12.2007 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Neenah High School