Jorden Degner
Aredale
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Support Professional
One Vision
Clear Lake
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence and achieving personal goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their preferences and needs.
- Documented client progress and activities in care logs for review.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for all clients.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote interaction and well-being.
- Trained in first aid and CPR to respond to emergencies effectively.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Package Handler (seasonal)
United Parcel Service, UPS
Mason City
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Sorted packages by destination for efficient processing.
- Operated hand trucks to transport packages within the facility.
- Scanned barcodes to track package movement accurately.
- Followed safety protocols while handling heavy items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles promptly.
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
Direct Support Professional
REM Heartland
Fairmont
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence and achieving personal goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their preferences and needs.
- Documented client progress and activities in care logs for review.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for all clients.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote interaction and well-being.
- Trained in first aid and CPR to respond to emergencies effectively.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Education
Newell- Fonda Community School
Newell, IASkills
- Client advocacy
- Medication administration
- Behavior monitoring
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response training
- Care delivery
- Nutrition
- Life skills training
- Verbal and written communication
- Appointment scheduling
- Behavioral support
- HIPAA compliance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Daily living support
- First aid and safety
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Social skills development
- First aid and CPR
- De-escalation techniques
- Hygiene assistance
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
One Vision
03.2025 - Current
Package Handler (seasonal)
United Parcel Service, UPS
11.2024 - 12.2024
Direct Support Professional
REM Heartland
05.2023 - 08.2023
Newell- Fonda Community School