Kari Foss
Albion,NY
Summary
Accomplished professional with a proven track record at OPWDD-WNYDDSO, excelling in behavioral support and relationship building. Demonstrated adaptability and attention to detail through significant improvements in client wellness and operational efficiency. Skilled in data collection and progress monitoring, ensuring service recipients received personalized, high-quality care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Assistant 2
OPWDD-WNYDDSO
09.2021 - Current
- DA2 at a 12 bed IRA on the Genesee-Orleans team
- Supervise and work along with direct care staff to help service recipients live fulfilling lives
- Involved in scheduling, fiscal management, fire safety, recreation activities, residential habilitation documentation, medical needs, daily living tasks, and other operational duties
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment for the service recipients that reside in the home
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aide Pharmacy
09.2012 - 07.2022
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Developmental Assistant 1
OPWDD-WNYDDSO
05.2018 - 09.2021
- DA1 at a 12 bed IRA on the Genesee-Orleans team
- Supervise and work along with the direct care staff to help service recipients live fulfilling lives.
- Involved in scheduling, fiscal management, fire safety, recreation activities, residential habilitation documentation, medical needs, daily living tasks, and other operational duties
Direct Support Assistant
OPWDD-WNYDDSO
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Started as a DSAT with WNYDDSO
- Assisted service recipients in living fulfilling lives
- Helped with meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Provided transportation and accompanied service recipients to doctor's appointments
- Kept service recipients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted service recipients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted service recipients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood at Williamsville
10.2012 - 04.2016
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs 40+ residents under long-term care.
Shift Supervisor
Fruth Pharmacy
10.2007 - 08.2012
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
Specialty Lab Assistant
Laboratory Corporation of America
03.2007 - 07.2012
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Education
Courses Completed Towards A Degree - Psychology
Marshall University
Huntington, WVHigh School Diploma -
Cabell Midland High School
Ona, WV05.2005
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Data Collection
- Progress Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Issue Reporting
- Money Management Assistance
- Implementing Safeguard Summary Plans
- Attention to Detail
- Maintaining Client Records
- Reliability
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Developmental Assistant 2
OPWDD-WNYDDSO
09.2021 - Current
Developmental Assistant 1
OPWDD-WNYDDSO
05.2018 - 09.2021
Direct Support Assistant
OPWDD-WNYDDSO
04.2016 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood at Williamsville
10.2012 - 04.2016
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aide Pharmacy
09.2012 - 07.2022
Shift Supervisor
Fruth Pharmacy
10.2007 - 08.2012
Specialty Lab Assistant
Laboratory Corporation of America
03.2007 - 07.2012
Courses Completed Towards A Degree - Psychology
Marshall University
High School Diploma -
Cabell Midland High School
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