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Kimberly Forsyth

4940 E 54th Street # 212,SD

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional/Caregiver with a proven track record of providing high-quality, person-centered care. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, daily living support, and promoting client safety and independence. Experienced in building trusting relationships with individuals while providing support to those who require assistance with daily activities. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to helping individuals achieve their goals, maintain their dignity, and live fulfilling lives.

Overview

1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Lifescape
Sioux Falls, SD
12.2024 - 09.2026

Assist with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

  • Help with meal preparation and eating.
  • Assist with medication reminders or medication administration if trained and authorized.
  • Support clients with daily living skills, such as cleaning, laundry, shopping, and budgeting.
  • Provide transportation or accompany individuals to appointments, work, school, and community activities.
  • Encourage independence and decision-making rather than doing everything for the person.
  • Monitor and document changes in behavior, health, or daily activities.
  • Follow individual care plans and safety procedures.
  • Provide companionship and emotional support.
  • Help individuals participate in recreation and community activities.
  • Communicate with families, supervisors, nurses, case managers, and other members of the care team.
  • Handle challenging behaviors using the individual’s approved behavior-support plan.

Wells Fargo

PERSONAL BANKER, Wells Fargo & Company
Brookings, SD
04.2019 - 08.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Opening and closing checking or savings accounts.
  • Helping customers with debit cards, account questions, transfers, and online banking.
  • Explaining products such as credit cards, CDs, personal loans.
  • Identifying customers’ financial needs and recommending appropriate banking products.
  • Helping resolve account problems or directing customers to the right department.
  • Processing applications and verifying customer information.
  • Meeting sales/service goals, such as bringing in new accounts or referrals.
  • Following banking regulations, identity-verification procedures, and fraud-prevention rules.

Caregiver

Sioux Falls Primary Home Caregiver
Sioux Falls, SD
06.2018 - 08.2023
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming while preserving dignity and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs, medication reminders, and daily condition changes for prompt reporting.
  • Prepared meals and assisted with feeding according to dietary needs and care plans.
  • Supported mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation using proper lifting and positioning techniques.
  • Maintained clean living spaces, changed linens, and sanitized high-touch surfaces.
  • Documented care activities, observations, and client concerns accurately for team communication.
  • Coordinated appointments, transportation, and daily routines to support consistent client care.
  • Responded calmly to client needs, offering companionship, reassurance, and dependable assistance.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.

Direct Support Professional

Advance
Brookings, SD
07.2016 - 05.2019
  • Supported daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for individuals receiving care.
  • Documented client progress, behaviors, and incidents using required service records.
  • Administered medication support while following care plans and safety protocols.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, hygiene, and household routines to maintain comfortable living environments.
  • Monitored client safety, responded calmly to emergencies, and followed mandated reporting procedures.
  • Encouraged community participation through transportation support and engagement in scheduled activities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Forsyth’s Academy
Rockford, IL
06.2009

Skills

  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patience
  • Communication skills
  • Active listening
  • Personal care assistance
  • Medication reminders
  • Meal preparation
  • Light housekeeping
  • Organization
  • Dependability and reliability
  • Safety awareness
  • First aid/CPR
  • Mobility and transfer assistance
  • Monitoring changes in health or behavior
  • Problem-solving
  • Maintaining client privacy and dignity
  • Building trusting relationships
  • Working with families and healthcare professionals
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Customer service
  • Communication and active listening
  • Relationship building
  • Sales and product recommendations
  • Cash handling
  • Account opening and maintenance
  • Banking products and services
  • Attention to detail
  • Data entry and computer skills
  • Fraud awareness and prevention
  • Following banking regulations and procedures
  • Handling confidential information
  • Cross-selling and referrals
  • Meeting sales and service goals
  • Time management

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Medication Administration Certified
  • G-Tube Care Certified
  • Safety-Care Certified

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Lifescape
12.2024 - 09.2026

Wells Fargo

PERSONAL BANKER, Wells Fargo & Company
04.2019 - 08.2024

Caregiver

Sioux Falls Primary Home Caregiver
06.2018 - 08.2023

Direct Support Professional

Advance
07.2016 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Forsyth’s Academy