Kelly Stanek
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for clientele. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in Day programs focusing on social integration through community outings for people with and without disabilities, hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Trained and skilled in Crisis Behavior Interventions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Columbine Caregivers
01.2019 - Current
- Work one on one with Elderly individuals that are facing the many challenges of growing older has been a great passion of mine since beginning in 2019
- My responsibilities include the Personal Care of individuals struggling with day-to-day activities, Dementia, and end of life care with Hospice.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Home Daycare Provider
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the care and wellbeing of children 6 weeks to 12 years of age while in my care
- Served as caregiver, teacher, data collector, household duties, behavioral and social skills teacher.
Mosaic
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Responsible for the care and well being of adults with Special Needs in Supported Work, Supported Homes, and Respite Care Programs
- Responsible for a multitude of duties and responsibilities with each area I served as Support Manager
- These areas included but were not limited to hiring, scheduling, providing orientation services, direct support care as needed, medical transportation, attending Team Meetings, and Program Writing for each individual on my case load.
PCP, LEAP (Life Enrichment Program) for individuals
Region V Services
Lincoln, Nebraska
11.1998 - 08.2002
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Sciences - Human Resources and Family Sciences
University of Nebraska
High School Diploma - General Requirements
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Sioux City, IowaSkills
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Continuous Development
- Case Management
- Compassionate Communication
- Problem Identification
- Patient Rapport
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Community Activities
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Dependable and Responsible
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Behavior Redirection
- Strong Ethics
- Developing Client Trust
- Patient Assessments
- Community Integration
- Client Documentation
- Care Plan Assessment
- Attentive to People
- Progress Documentation
- Status Updates
Timeline
Caregiver
Columbine Caregivers
01.2019 - Current
Home Daycare Provider
01.2005 - 01.2009
Mosaic
01.2003 - 01.2005
PCP, LEAP (Life Enrichment Program) for individuals
Region V Services
11.1998 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Sciences - Human Resources and Family Sciences
University of Nebraska
High School Diploma - General Requirements
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
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