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Josephine Lester

Madison,SD

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Interested in opportunities to work in professional office setting and/or remotely.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Valiant Living
02.2017 - Current
  • Provide services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities in their home setting. Responsibilities include implementing programs as determined by the person’s planning team, attending to health and medical needs, following general and specific behavior management practices, meal preparation, completing preventive maintenance/cleaning duties/laundry and maintaining accurate records of services provided.
  • Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.

CNA

Bethel Lutheran Home
07.2015 - 09.2017
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.

Dinning Assistant

Bethel Lutheran Home
09.2013 - 07.2015
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly dining assistance.
  • Streamlined table turnover rate with prompt clearing and resetting tasks.
  • Supported kitchen staff by expediting food orders for timely service.
  • Maintained a clean dining environment, ensuring high standards of sanitation and hygiene.
  • Assisted individuals with eating and provided respect and dignity while doing so.

Education

High School Diploma -

Madison High School
Madison, SD
05.2016

Skills

  • Behavioral Management
  • Client documentation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Care Delivery
  • Transportation
  • ADL support
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Behavior redirection
  • Medication Administration
  • Individualized Support Planning
  • Emergency Response

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Valiant Living
02.2017 - Current

CNA

Bethel Lutheran Home
07.2015 - 09.2017

Dinning Assistant

Bethel Lutheran Home
09.2013 - 07.2015

High School Diploma -

Madison High School
Josephine Lester