Katrina Bird
Virginia,MN
Summary
Seasoned professional offering many years' experience in different areas of the healthcare field. from patient care and time spent family members, to interaction with medical professionals, and people from all walks of life. Accomplished in recruiting, training, and the retention of volunteers working in the challenging area of Hospice.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Supervisor
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
Virginia, MN
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted in developing marketing materials designed to attract potential volunteers, and to promote hospice.
- Recruit and train volunteers to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills.
- Maintained accurate records of all volunteer activity, including hours worked and tasks completed, in the volunteer database.
- Provided support to volunteers in order to maximize their effectiveness and correct patient placement.
- Conducted regular meetings with existing volunteers to discuss challenges or successes.
- Developed policies and procedures, and identified areas of improvement within the volunteer program structure.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and best practices related to volunteerism.
- Care is planned for the hospice patients based on each individual patient's needs, and patient documentation is completed.
- Implemented and planned formal and informal volunteer appreciation functions.
COTA-L/ Restorative Lead
St. Michaels Health and Rehab center
Virginia, MN
04.2001 - 01.2018
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and eating.
- Developed and implemented individual treatment plans according to the client's needs and goals.
- Instructed family members on how to implement therapeutic interventions for their loved ones.
- Conducted home visits for assessment purposes or to provide additional support for families caring for special needs individuals.
- Encouraged clients to work towards independence through self-care skills training.
- Provided education about available community resources that could benefit the client's quality of life.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Demonstrated proper use of assistive technology devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, orthotics and prosthetics.
- Observed patients performing activities in order to assess strengths and weaknesses related to motor function.
- Recommended modifications in lifestyle habits or environmental factors which would promote health and wellness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lakes Superior College
Duluth, MN03-1996
Skills
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Mission-oriented
- Networking and relationship building
- Community outreach
- Client relationship management
- Risk management
- Organized and detail oriented
Timeline
Volunteer Supervisor
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
COTA-L/ Restorative Lead
St. Michaels Health and Rehab center
04.2001 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lakes Superior College
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