Karen Oestreich

Monitored children riding school bus to and from school to ensure that their ride was safe and happy. Ensured that children abided by all safety protocols which included; keeping their feet and hands in their seats and not in the aisles. Made sure there was no horseplay or bad language and enforced the rules that they would be given a verbal warning. If verbal warning was ignored then they would receive a written reprimand. If this failed then I would request a bus ride suspension, Was also responsible for checking that no child was ever left on the bus and the bus was neat and clean after each ride/shift. This job was seasonal and I accepted job as ticket clerk at Highway 92.

Sold tickets for pit viewing, sorted wrist bands

for general and v.i.p. seating, made sure that liability contracts were filled out for each customer, worked with computer and cash box and kept pit ticket booth neat and clean.

Assist clients with daily needs such as; bathing, grooming, medication, cooking, and providing transportation to appointments, grocery shopping and going on recreational outings. The biggest plus is providing each client with companionship.

Started out as a weekend technician and then was quickly promoted to group home manager, independent living manager, and living skills trainer. These management positions were all grouped together with the training position. Was responsible for group home management which included; budgeting grocery purchasing, menu planning, and ensuring that home was up on maintenance and a cleaning schedule was enforced. Independent living included; that each resident had all that they needed to function properly in their own apartments. Which included; cleaning, meal planning, eating on a regular basis and assured that they had plenty of recreational and social outings. Plus medical appointments and grocery shopping was done. Training consisted of teaching individuals all of the above mentioned items and skills.