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Lori Kowalsky

Ogilvie,USA

Summary

  • Results-driven professional with 45 years of experience in human services and a certification as a nursing assistant. Proven ability to design impactful activities and community outreach programs while fostering strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and management skills, consistently exceeding organizational goals in fast-paced environments. Committed to maintaining a high work ethic and driving team success through collaboration and initiative.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/Dietary Aide & PCA Assistant

Rosewood Senior Living
Cambridge, Minnesota
03.2015 - Current
  • Scheduled food orders and planned daily meals for Rosewood Senior Living under dietician supervision.
  • Charted patient activities and participation levels to assess engagement.
  • Coordinated therapeutic group sessions to promote social interaction among patients.
  • Measured and recorded vital signs to monitor patient health effectively.
  • Bathed, groomed, and dressed patients to ensure personal care and dignity.
  • Directed team operations to improve workflow efficiency and staff collaboration.
  • Implemented training sessions for new hires to uphold company compliance standards.
  • Recruited qualified candidates for open positions, enhancing team capabilities.

Dog Breeder

Self Employed
Foley, USA
03.2000 - 05.2009
  • Selected and bred dogs according to knowledge of genealogy, traits, and offspring desired.
  • Examined the dogs to detect illness or injury.
  • Recorded weight, diet and other breeding data.
  • Purchased and administered the necessary vaccinations for the dogs.
  • Maintained facilities and food supply.
  • Arranged and coordinated the sales of the dogs.
  • Completed all bookkeeping duties.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Foley Nursing Home
Foley, USA
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Worked under the direction of the medical staff to provide auxiliary services in the case of patients.
  • Charted the activities and participation levels of the patients.
  • Coordinated therapeutic group sessions.
  • Measured and recorded vital signs.
  • Bathed, groomed and dressed patients.

Human Services Technician

Opportunity Partners
Elk River, USA
10.1997 - 10.1999
  • Assisted group home clients with development disabilities and behavioral needs.
  • Administered therapeutic interventions and medications.
  • Documented the client´s activities and all medications.
  • Organized community outreach activities.

Superviser

United States Distilled Products
Princeton, USA
09.1995 - 09.1997
  • Supervised 20+ employees in a distilled product plant.
  • Ensured final packaging complied with product specifications.
  • Coordinated scheduling of employees to meet production demands.
  • Completed production efficiency sheets.
  • Effectively communicated with other shift managers.

Education

RN coursework - Took two years of RN coursework

Cambridge Community College
Cambridge, MN

computer courses - Took computer courses

Anoka Ramsey Technical College
Anoka, MN

High School Diploma -

PSEO High School
Cambridge, MN

Skills

  • Meal planning and inventory
  • Staff training and development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Patient care and therapy

Timeline

Manager/Dietary Aide & PCA Assistant

Rosewood Senior Living
03.2015 - Current

Dog Breeder

Self Employed
03.2000 - 05.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

Foley Nursing Home
01.2000 - 01.2002

Human Services Technician

Opportunity Partners
10.1997 - 10.1999

Superviser

United States Distilled Products
09.1995 - 09.1997

RN coursework - Took two years of RN coursework

Cambridge Community College

computer courses - Took computer courses

Anoka Ramsey Technical College

High School Diploma -

PSEO High School

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