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Accomplishments
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Kimberly Swartz

Bolivar,MO

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Direct Support Staff with experience at Fireflies, skilled in client advocacy and behavioral management. Enhanced client independence by implementing personalized support plans, achieving a 30% improvement in self-sufficiency. Strong communicator with a focus on relationship building and teamwork, ensuring comprehensive care and positive client outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Staff

Fireflies
01.2022 - Current
  • Supported individuals in daily tasks to enhance self-sufficiency.
  • Worked with team members to create personalized strategies for client support.
  • Provided emotional support, enhancing relationships with clients and families.
  • Tracked client behavior and documented changes.
  • Coordinated events and outings to enhance community integration for clients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and activities in compliance with organizational standards.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients during activities and transitions.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through effective communication, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Assisted clients with daily living tasks for increased autonomy and satisfaction.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance knowledge base and stay current on best practices within the field.
  • Improved client well-being by providing emotional support and fostering strong relationships.
  • Provided transportation assistance as needed, enabling clients to access appointments, resources, or recreational activities safely.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights, ensuring they receive appropriate services, accommodations, and support in line with their individual needs.
  • Guided clients in building essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and self-care routines for increased selfreliance.
  • Promoted safety and health by administering medications accurately and adhering to hygiene protocols.
  • Enhanced client independence by implementing personalized support plans and monitoring progress.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and consistent support strategies.
  • Designed engaging activities tailored to individual needs, boosting client engagement and quality of life.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of client needs and preferences to adjust support plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies consistently, reducing incidents of negative behaviors among clients.
  • Organized daily schedules based on individual needs assessment results, maximizing time efficiency without sacrificing quality of care provided.
  • Documented client progress meticulously, enabling timely evaluation and adjustment of support plans.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients through participation in local events, outings, and educational opportunities.
  • Maintained professional boundaries while cultivating supportive connections with clients that fostered trust and stability in their lives.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients'' families, ensuring open communication channels for updates on progress or concerns.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact between clients'' families and care providers to ensure continuity of care across settings.
  • Contributed positively to the overall atmosphere within the residential setting by maintaining a clean and organized environment.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.

Direct Support Staff

Easterseals
02.2019 - 12.2021

Supported clients by accompanying them to appointments and community events.

Bank Teller

The Bank Is No Longer in Business
12.2017 - 01.2019
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with banking policies.
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries, resolving issues and enhancing overall satisfaction.
  • Maintained cash drawer integrity through diligent balancing and reconciliation practices.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow, improving transaction speed and accuracy.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient team environment.
  • Monitored financial transactions for discrepancies, escalating concerns to management as needed.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, identifying opportunities for additional services and solutions.
  • Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
  • Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between the bank and its clients.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing account inquiries.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in increased client retention and loyalty.
  • Conducted daily audits of cash drawer, ensuring accuracy and compliance with bank policies.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
  • Identified fraudulent activities by diligently monitoring transactions and reporting suspicious activity to management.
  • Contributed to a welcoming branch environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for both staff members and customers alike.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
  • Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual-control procedures.
  • Supported branch management in achieving operational excellence through adherence to regulatory guidelines and internal procedures.
  • Increased efficiency within the teller line by sharing best practices among colleagues, leading to shorter wait times for customers.
  • Assisted customers with compromised debit cards and issued new credentials.
  • Placed orders for customer checks and verified starting numbers.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and provide exceptional service to customers.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development programs offered by the bank, staying up-to-date with industry trends and enhancing job performance.
  • Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activity in line with bank security policies.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Handled various accounting transactions.
  • Processed wide variety of retail banking transactions for personal and commercial customers.
  • Referred customers to other banking departments for specialized services.
  • Monitored and verified suspicious activity on customer accounts.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Arranged monies received in cash boxes and coin dispensers according to denomination.
  • Performed account maintenance by closing out accounts and changing customer addresses.
  • Trained new hires on customer service policies and procedures.
  • Calculated fees due, interest and change for customer transactions.
  • Generated monthly reports on customer activity and customer feedback.

Education

Cosmetology - Ged

Cheeks
Ft Collins Co
06.1995

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety
  • Safety awareness
  • Social skills development
  • Client documentation
  • Nutritional planning
  • Medication administration
  • Mental health support
  • Behavioral management
  • Activity planning
  • Behavior redirection
  • Self-care promotion
  • Care plan management
  • Community integration
  • Transportation services
  • Care plan assessment
  • Case management
  • Progress documentation
  • Clinical quality program standards
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Compassionate client care
  • First aid and CPR
  • Personal care assistance
  • Case management experience
  • Quality program protocols
  • Community activities
  • Disability rights knowledge
  • State regulations
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Physical assistance
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Daily living support
  • Direct patient care
  • Team collaboration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Case documentation
  • Behavioral support
  • Patient education
  • Transportation
  • Relationship building
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Patient assessments
  • Client advocacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Goal setting
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Patient management
  • Client transportation
  • Client support
  • Life skills training
  • Safety monitoring
  • Record keeping
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Mobility assistance
  • Crisis management
  • Report writing
  • Cultural awareness
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Recreational activities
  • Disability awareness
  • Nutrition
  • Medical records management
  • Care delivery
  • Medical office administration
  • Indirect patient care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Report generation
  • Support plan management
  • Healthcare
  • Health services
  • Community integration support
  • Infection control procedures
  • Therapeutic instruction
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Charting and documentation
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Fast learner
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Clear communication
  • Attentive to people
  • CPR certification
  • Organizational skills

Accomplishments

I have saved someone's life he had a heart attack

Certification

Cpr and medication certification

Timeline

Direct Support Staff

Fireflies
01.2022 - Current

Direct Support Staff

Easterseals
02.2019 - 12.2021

Bank Teller

The Bank Is No Longer in Business
12.2017 - 01.2019

Cosmetology - Ged

Cheeks