Karissa Dunn

• Provided compassionate support to individuals with physical and mental disabilities, promoting independence and personal growth.
• Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in direct support and client interaction techniques.
• Monitored client progress, documenting changes in behavior and communicating effectively.
• Facilitated recreational activities that encouraged social engagement and life skills development for clients.
• Advocated for client rights, ensuring access to necessary resources and community services.
• Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
• 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.
• Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
• Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
• Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
• Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
• Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
• Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.

• Personal/Private Caregiver for a Quadriplegic patient
• Daily activities/showers/catheter & colostomy care
• Medication management
• Errands/appointments
• Cleaning/cooking
• Plan, prepare, and feed meals
• Physical Therapy/Massage
• Assistance with finances/bill pay
• Oversee and maintain other Caregiver schedules

• Wellness Assistant for Senior living
• Daily activities
• Medication management
• Cleaning/cooking
• Wellness Lead

• Caregiver for Dementia/Alzheimer patients
• Hospice care and End of life care
• Daily hygiene

• Caregiver for in-home residents with mental disabilities and special needs
• Cleaning/Cooking
• Plan, prepare, and feed meals
• Daily hygiene
• Medication managements
• Appointments/errands
• Daily activities

• Hostess
• Food Runner
• Server

Completed the Certified Nursing Aide Program (CNA)