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Katrina Townsend

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Seasoned caregiver to young and old, I am familiar with using a wide range of methods to deliver effective learning experiences to students. Focused on developing individual potential and cultivating learning-focused atmosphere for student success. I am dedicated to being present and engaging with the students as well as with my team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Professional Case Management
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.

Attorney Assistant

Hale & Dixon
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
02.2011 - 01.2012
  • Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Facilitated communications by forwarding emails, transferring calls and filing documents.
  • Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
  • Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Prepared exhibits for use in court proceedings.
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing for depositions by organizing materials and coordinating logistics.

Assistant Director & Preschool Instructor & Cook

Casa Alegre Tours Guatemala
Albuquerque, NM
05.2008 - 01.2011
  • Assisted teachers with developing age-appropriate curricula that meets all state standards for early childhood education programs.
  • Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
  • Improved on school curriculum and policies by conducting research on developments in early childhood education and integrating findings during planning.
  • Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of preschool.
  • Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
  • Handled admission and placement of new students.

Cooking Duties

  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
  • Ran the food care program and worked with Road Runner Food Bank and filled out order forms
  • Kept records related to costs, production quantities, menu changes.
  • Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

CNM
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

  • Documentation
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Incident Reporting
  • Meal Preparation
  • Strong Ethics
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Activity Planning
  • Student Records Management
  • Training in Food Handling Preparation
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Calm and Patient
  • Effective Listening

Timeline

Caregiver

Professional Case Management
10.2014 - 03.2015

Attorney Assistant

Hale & Dixon
02.2011 - 01.2012

Assistant Director & Preschool Instructor & Cook

Casa Alegre Tours Guatemala
05.2008 - 01.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

CNM
Katrina Townsend