Marella Van Gulick
Eustis,ME
Summary
Dedicated personal care professional with extensive experience in client health management and daily activity support. Skilled in compassionate caregiving, client safety, and fostering healthy habits. Proven ability to manage diverse client needs within home and community settings, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Eligibility Specialist
State of Maine, Dept. of Health & Human Services
Farmington, ME
01.2014 - 11.2020
- Enhanced application processing accuracy and compliance with established guidelines.
- Conducted interviews and evaluated applicant eligibility, improving program access.
- Reviewed application details to determine eligibility for benefit receipt based on criteria.
- Analyzed financial information to verify income levels and asset requirements.
- Detected and resolved discrepancies in provided data and information.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on new regulations and policies.
- Collaborated with departments to achieve precise and efficient application processing.
Home Health Caregiver
Self Employed Services
New Sharon, Maine
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Assisted the client with activities of daily living, ensuring self-care promotion.
- Transported the client to medical appointments with family and in the community.
- Facilitated social skills development in children and behavioral challenges.
- Demonstrated confidentiality, compassion, and respect for the client and family, while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Msad 58
Strong, ME
08.2011 - 03.2013
- Participated in professional development sessions focused on special education techniques.
- Educated children with behavioral challenges using individualized education plans.
- Recorded student progress and goal completion within individual education plan frameworks.
- Facilitated social skills development in children with behavioral challenges.
- Provided one-on-one support, fostering positive behavior, and community integration.
Habilitation Specialist
Creative Innovations
Buckfield, ME
12.2010 - 05.2011
- Provided one-on-one support to individuals in the home and the community.
- Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques of behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
- Maintained records of consumers' conditions and progress, including goals met and reportable events.
Direct Support Professional
Living Innovations
Bangor, ME
03.2007 - 10.2009
- Provided one-on-one support, fostering positive behavior, and community integration.
- Assisted consumers with activities of daily living, ensuring self-care promotion.
- Monitored behaviors, documented observations, and reported changes to supervisor.
- Assisted in planning and executing recreational activities for participants.
- Provided safety guidance and support to individuals served.
- Reported incidents and significant events in a timely manner, through submitting reportable events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt Blue High School
Farmington, ME05-1998
Medical Assisting Program
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, MESkills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client safety and first aid
- Interpersonal communication
- Chronic disease management
- Self-care promotion
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Charting and documentation
- Application processing and data verification
Certification
- State Of Maine DHHS, Office of Family Independence
Eligibility Specialist - April 10, 2015
Timeline
Eligibility Specialist
State of Maine, Dept. of Health & Human Services
01.2014 - 11.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
Msad 58
08.2011 - 03.2013
Home Health Caregiver
Self Employed Services
06.2011 - 01.2014
Habilitation Specialist
Creative Innovations
12.2010 - 05.2011
Direct Support Professional
Living Innovations
03.2007 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Mt Blue High School
Medical Assisting Program
Kennebec Valley Community College
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