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Kelsey  Hitchcock

Kelsey Hitchcock

Esko,MN

Summary

*Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks.


*Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance, and enrichment activities to physically cognitively impaired clients.


*Energetic (former) Nurse Aide with 3 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients.


*10 years experienced yoga teacher knowledgeable about safe client ambulation and mobility training.


*Skilled in personal grooming assistance and housekeeping.


*Eager to work with qualified healthcare staff to maximize holistic care.


*Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.


*Mother of 4, well-versed in assisting individuals to meet medical and emotional needs. Proficient in appointment, medication and household management.


*Devoted to providing companionship and attentive care.


*Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development.


* Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations.


*Expertise in teaching yoga for recovery and assisting with needs unique to females in birth and postpartum, lactation, pelvic organ prolapse, and natural regulation of hormones.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal-care-worker

Winter Family Care
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Create positive support environments to minimize clients adverse behaviors.
  • Manage clients’ expressions of their needs and emotional state even when these expressions are aggressive.
  • Work together on teams to facilitate clients personal goals.

Yoga Teacher/Class Guide

Svälja Yoga
05.2023 - Current
  • Planned, set up and led Ecstatic Dance yoga class for beginner through advanced practitioners.
  • Developed new yoga/ecstatic dance skills through continuous study and practice.
  • Created relaxing/stimulating ambience and protected students from distraction during Ecstatic Dance yoga class.
  • Developed and maintained consistent communication with students by engaging in conversation before and after class.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Used music to motivate and energize classes.
  • Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
  • Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
  • Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
  • Connected students with subject matter by inspiring on techniques and material.
  • Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.

Laundramat and Car Wash Attendant

Washington Avenue Laundramat And Car Wash
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Received check, cash and credit card payments from customers, gave back balance, and maintained accounts of payments received on daily basis.
  • Helping customers by carrying laundry between store and their vehicles.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by recommending and apprising customers on service options, pricing, and savings opportunities.
  • Washing, drying and folding of laundry drop off orders, including doing several orders simultaneously, often with special instructions for each.
  • Completing housekeeping chores daily including sweeping, mopping, trash removal, wiping, bathroom duties, and organizing supplies.
  • Daily bookkeeping and record keeping of purchases including managing till, credit card machine slips, and making cash deposits.
  • Opening and closing store independently including electronic management of machinery and several-step lock-up process.

English Teacher

Taichung Cho Kids After-School Learning
07.2014 - 11.2014
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Facilitated group discussions to explore works of literature.
  • Created and administered interactive activities for students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
  • Tutored students struggling with course material.
  • Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
  • Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
  • Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.

Health Gallery Associate

Gold Beach Health Gallery
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Actively engaged with customers to assist in choosing supplements suitable for their conditions and desires.
  • Appropriately used cash register/till and made digital inventory updates for each customer order.
  • Carried out daily bookkeeping documentation and bank deposits.
  • Assisted with order needs including intake, acquisition and digital documentation of item transactions.
  • Properly researched and prepared health supplements and objects for display and informational advertising.
  • Wrote and reviewed social media posts for store community engagement.
  • Created display and informational flyers for store.
  • Designed decorative display in store window seasonally.
  • Opened and closed store independently.

Yoga Teacher

Self Employed
06.2021 - 12.2021

*Created and taught individualized yoga classes for groups and one on one.


*Created and displayed advertising flyers for classes.

  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
  • Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
  • Connected students with subject matter by inspiring on techniques and material.
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Created relaxing ambience and protected students from distraction during Type yoga classes.
  • Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
  • Developed and maintained consistent communication with students by engaging in conversation before and after classes.
  • Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
  • Adapted and differentiated instruction for students and classroom forums to foster holistic growth.
  • Used music to motivate and energize classes.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Counseled participants on nutrition to help reach fitness goals.
  • Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
  • Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
  • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.

Produce Assistant

Port Orford Community Coop
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
  • Assisted in filling customer requests, identifying items needed, monitoring and maintaining inventory quantity.
  • Drove 100 miles to pick up and deliver produce order for the store.
  • Organized and displayed order for sale.

Yoga Teacher

Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team - Amurt
12.2013 - 06.2014
  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
  • Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
  • Connected students with subject matter by inspiring on techniques and material.
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Adapted and differentiated instruction for students and classroom forums to foster holistic growth.
  • Delivered professional yoga classes and motivated students to attain personal goals.
  • Developed and maintained consistent communication with students by engaging in conversation before and after classes.
  • Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
  • Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
  • Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Counseled participants on nutrition to help reach fitness goals.
  • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
  • Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
  • Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
  • Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Traveled to various locations in the city for classes.
  • Worked diligently to communicate with with ESL students and gain proficiency in Cebuanu language.

CNA

Lake View Memorial Hospital And Home
06.2003 - 02.2007
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Scheduled and administered enrichment activities for all clients of various abilities in large & small groups, and one on one; both indoors and out.

Education

Prerequisites For RN - Nursing Science

Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN

200 Hr Yoga Teacher Certificate - Ashtanga Yoga

Sola School of Contemplative Arts
Portland

CNA -

Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN

Radical Birthkeeper - Traditional Midwifery

Free Birth Society
Online

Skills

  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Meal Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Client Transportation
  • Patient Care
  • Client Relationship Management
  • ADL Assistance
  • Documentation
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Companionship
  • Incident Reporting
  • Behavioral Management
  • Flexible Schedule and Availability
  • Progress Documentation
  • Records Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Housekeeping
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Strong Ethics
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Incapacitation Care
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Patient Management
  • Care Plan Management
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Time Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Expert Mobility Knowledge and Experience
  • Expertise in Ambulation & Fitness Recovery

Certification


  • Radical Birthkeeper School, Certificate of Completion
  • Certified Yoga Instructor, 200 hour

Timeline

Personal-care-worker

Winter Family Care
12.2023 - Current

Laundramat and Car Wash Attendant

Washington Avenue Laundramat And Car Wash
06.2023 - 12.2023

Yoga Teacher/Class Guide

Svälja Yoga
05.2023 - Current

Yoga Teacher

Self Employed
06.2021 - 12.2021

Health Gallery Associate

Gold Beach Health Gallery
05.2021 - 04.2022

Produce Assistant

Port Orford Community Coop
04.2020 - 09.2020

English Teacher

Taichung Cho Kids After-School Learning
07.2014 - 11.2014

Yoga Teacher

Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team - Amurt
12.2013 - 06.2014

CNA

Lake View Memorial Hospital And Home
06.2003 - 02.2007

Prerequisites For RN - Nursing Science

Lake Superior College

200 Hr Yoga Teacher Certificate - Ashtanga Yoga

Sola School of Contemplative Arts

CNA -

Lake Superior College

Radical Birthkeeper - Traditional Midwifery

Free Birth Society
Kelsey Hitchcock