Karina Roman
savage,Minnesota
Summary
A dedicated Massage Therapist in the making with a proven track record at Northwestern Health and Sciences. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Midwest Independent Living Services
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
Childcare Provider
Next Steps Learning Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
Personal Care Assistant
Carepoint Homehealth
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Encouraged clients with mental disabilities to go out into the community, as well as provided a nurturing environment.
Childcare Provider
O2B Kids
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
General Merchandiser
Target
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Kept sales floor clean, neat, and well-stocked for customers, helping to drive consistent sales with professional arrangements.
- Pushed and stocked product in multiple departments and consistently met time targets.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product knowledge and recommendations tailored to individual needs.
- Managed store layouts by placing in-demand products in areas visible to customers to maximize sales.
Education
Relaxation Massage Certificate - Massage
Northwestern Health And Sciences
Bloomington, MN08-2025
High School Diploma -
Jordan High School
Jordan, MN05-2021
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Client documentation
- Relationship building
- Appointment scheduling
- ADL support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Midwest Independent Living Services
02.2025 - Current
Childcare Provider
Next Steps Learning Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
Personal Care Assistant
Carepoint Homehealth
11.2022 - 02.2024
Childcare Provider
O2B Kids
08.2021 - 11.2022
General Merchandiser
Target
11.2019 - 08.2021
Relaxation Massage Certificate - Massage
Northwestern Health And Sciences
High School Diploma -
Jordan High School
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