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Laela Echelberger

Portland,OR

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Health and Wellness Coordinator

Willamette View Retirement Community
06.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to determine resources and services needed for individuals in a community of 450 residents: including cognitive changes, medical issues, illnesses, or injuries. Complete wellness and safety assessments for at-risk residents.
  • Co-facilitate three resident groups including Cognitive Support, Pain Support, and Low Vision Support groups, working to address challenges facing aging residents.
  • Create contingency plans for independent living residents in hospitals or rehabilitation facilities by working with families, social workers, in-home care staff, assisted living admissions managers, and skilled nursing departments.
  • Monitor and increase participation of 98 staff members from a diverse workforce enrolled in a supplemental insurance program. Plan group wellness events and work one-on-one with staff to ensure program requirements are met.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Willamette View Retirement Community
12.2020 - Current
  • Provide high-quality, compassionate, direct care to elderly residents in a 60-bed assisted living community.
  • Advocate for residents to preserve their autonomy and quality of life, fostering lasting relationships with residents and families.
  • Communicate efficiently with the care team and demonstrate attention to detail, multitasking, and time management. Maintain relationships with care staff by filling in for CNA shifts if the facility is short-staffed.

Respite Volunteer

Providence Hospice SE
10.2018 - Current
  • Provide respite care for primary caregivers while fostering one-on-one connections with hospice patients.
  • Advocate for patients and communicate with the interdisciplinary care team through weekly documentation and notes.
  • Participate in ongoing training and education totaling 50+ hours

Hospice Volunteer

Bristol Hospice
06.2022 - Current
  • Provide emotional and social support for hospice patients and their families through weekly visits with residents in long-term care facilities.
  • Communicate with interdisciplinary team regarding changes and concerns in patient's conditions, including physical, mental, and spiritual health.
  • Advocate for patients' care needs and preferences.

Meal Delivery Volunteer

Meals on Wheels Belmont
12.2016 - 03.2020
  • Delivered hundreds of nutritious meals to home-bound seniors and people with disabilities, decreasing hunger and social isolation.
  • Provided social interaction and wellness checks while developing relationships with clients in the community.
  • Documented weekly meal delivery information, concerns, and feedback concerning clients to the on-site volunteer coordinator.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Portland State University
Portland
06.2027

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05.2007

Additional Experience

  • 20 years of customer service experience in the restaurant industry, executing excellent customer service while communicating with co-workers and functioning in high-stress environments. Worked with a wide range of clientele and co-workers from various cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • American Red Cross CPR Instructor Certified
  • American Red Cross Basic First Aid Certified
  • Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, State of Oregon - 155-hour training
  • Basic Spanish conversational skills
  • Group facilitator for Cognitive Support, Pain Support, and Low Vision Support groups
  • Point Click Care and Vsyslive documentation systems proficient

Timeline

Health and Wellness Coordinator

Willamette View Retirement Community
06.2023 - Current

Hospice Volunteer

Bristol Hospice
06.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Willamette View Retirement Community
12.2020 - Current

Respite Volunteer

Providence Hospice SE
10.2018 - Current

Meal Delivery Volunteer

Meals on Wheels Belmont
12.2016 - 03.2020

Master of Social Work -

Portland State University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Minnesota

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