Lindsey Gauss

Norwalk,OH

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with a compassionate and enthusiastic approach to cultivating trust and communication with clients and caretakers. Believes in the importance of being attentive to individual needs and implementing flexibility per client and scenario. Desires to lead with kindness, optimism, and dependability to create a safe, enjoyable environment. Experience in schools, Adult Day classrooms, and in-home settings providing care, education, entertainment, and community activities.

Work History

In-Home Caregiver

My Father With Cancer

03.2020 - 07.2020

Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diet.
Provided both day and overnight care, performing lifts to wheelchair/toilet and vice versa.
Changed clothes and sheets, daily or as needed.
Experience transporting to a vehicle in a wheelchair, bringing necessary supplies and medications for daily outings.

Community Mentor

Easterseals Crossroads

11.2019 - 03.2020

Provided community services to six clients individually throughout a week’s time.
Community involvement varied per client and consisted of, but not limited to, outings such as shopping at the mall, going to a restaurant, grocery shopping, bowling, attending library events, free community events, creating crafts, working out at a gym, visiting museums, and volunteering at multiple sites.
Responsible for researching weekly activities, contacting and scheduling volunteer opportunities, and communicating very often with caregivers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Exceptional Needs

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, IN

05.2017

Skills

Compassionate Client Care
Coordinate Resources
Community Integration
Positive Rapport-Building

Maintaining Safe Environment
Activity Planning
Praise and Encouragement

Additional Information

I am a High School Ministry's leader at The Chapel in Sandusky, engaging in a variety of activities that entertain high school students on Sunday nights, leading a small group of high school girls in a Bible study, and maintaining rapport with students by cheering them on at school sporting events during the week.

I also provide childcare for events at the church. I manage a classroom of children ages infant and up leading crafts, dancing, imagination play, hide and go seek and other small activities.

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