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Leann Gustafson

Direct Service Professional
Rochester,MN

Summary

Loving, caring, compassionate, nurturing professional with 10 plus years of experience. A very dependable, reliable, honest, trustworthy. Focused on providing the utmost and superior care to the clients. Thoroughly enjoy this kind job and look forward to going to work. Assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Assist in ordering medications and medical supplies and help with personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Cardinal Of Minnesota
Rochester, United States
12.2018 - Current
  • Helped clients manage money, and shop for personal items.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Built strong relationships with 10 or more clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Direct Service Professional

REM
Rochester, MN
12.2009 - 11.2018
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted 8 disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pine Island High School
Pine Island, MN
05.1979 - 05.1979

Skills

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Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Cardinal Of Minnesota
12.2018 - Current

Direct Service Professional

REM
12.2009 - 11.2018

High School Diploma -

Pine Island High School
05.1979 - 05.1979

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