Kristen Harney
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a passion to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Aiming to leverage my skillset to succeed in a direct support professional career.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Redwood Family Care Network
Mesa, AZ
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provide personal care and hygiene assistance.
- Assist with medication administration.
- Organize recreational activities.
- Facilitate community outings to promote socialization and independence.
- Prepare and supervise meals ensuring appropriate nutritional needs are met.
- Develop positive relationships with clients and their families through regular communication.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client behavior, progress notes and incident reports.
- Encourage a sense of self-determination while providing guidance when necessary.
Bridge to Housing Support Partner
A New Leaf Inc
Mesa, AZ
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Document shift reports, daily activities, special concerns, and client entry/exit forms.
- Assist with introduction to program and facility orientation.
- Provide direct support to clients while enriching their daily lives and building life skills.
- Participate in client supervision as required by state law and A New Leaf policy.
- Provide verbal and physical crisis intervention.
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Christian Care Corporation
Mesa, AZ
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Work to accomplish resident goals.
- Follow directions while working independently.
- Create, plan, schedule, direct and monitor content of educational, social and vocational activities designed to promote resident socialization.
- Develop special one-on-one programs for residents unable to participate in group activities.
- Implement and supervise 120 monthly activities for 60 residents.
Pricing and Inventory Specialist
Bed Bath & Beyond
Mesa, AZ
03.2016 - 10.2020
- Complete all pricing needs including: sale events, aged/clearance items, and signage adherence to reduce internal shrink.
- Investigate, document, and rectify inventory discrepancies via detailed reports.
- Provide direct support to management.
- Mentor for store associates.
Enrollment Representative
University of Phoenix, Central Administration
Phoenix, AZ
06.2007 - 07.2015
- Provide direct support to thousands of students.
- Spearhead campaigns promoting healthy student behavior focused on achieving high academic standards.
- Dedicated Subject Matter Expert: College of Humanities/Social Services.
- Culture Committee Member: coordinated social responsibility activities.
Assistant Office Manager/Receptionist Administrator
East Valley Gastroenterology
Chandler, AZ
04.2005 - 05.2007
- Assume responsibility during the absence of the director.
- Request, prepare, and file dictation reports and records for 5 onsite doctors and visiting surgeons.
- Educate clients on pre-procedure/aftercare treatment and best practices.
- Coordinate daily luncheons for visiting doctors and pharmaceutical representatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Behavioral Health -
Western International University
Tempe, AZ09.2016
Associate of Arts - Business
Western International University
Tempe, AZ03.2014
Skills
- Passion for People
- Effective Collaboration and Interaction
- Meal and Program Planning
- Documentation Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and Dependable
- Strong Work Ethic
- Interpersonal Connections
- Decision Making
- Program Policy Implementation
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Redwood Family Care Network
01.2024 - 04.2024
Bridge to Housing Support Partner
A New Leaf Inc
09.2023 - 01.2024
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Christian Care Corporation
01.2021 - 07.2023
Pricing and Inventory Specialist
Bed Bath & Beyond
03.2016 - 10.2020
Enrollment Representative
University of Phoenix, Central Administration
06.2007 - 07.2015
Assistant Office Manager/Receptionist Administrator
East Valley Gastroenterology
04.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts Behavioral Health -
Western International University
Associate of Arts - Business
Western International University
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