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Megan Hesselman

Forest Grove,US

Summary

Compassionate professional in personal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in elderly support, disability care, and health monitoring. Excel using empathy, communication, and time management to enhance client well-being and comfort. Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.

Reliable professional skilled at coordinating supplies, records and schedules to keep office teams on-task and ready for daily demands. Proficient in using diverse software to produce professional spreadsheets, reports and correspondence. Positive, upbeat and service-oriented attitude toward completing tasks.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DSP

Family Business
Hillsboro, OR
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Office Assistant

Petro Works
Hillsboro, OR
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Supported bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing and expense tracking.
  • Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
  • Managed daily office operations and maintained a clean and efficient workspace.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including preparation for shipping.
  • Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
  • Coordinated office activities to streamline operations and promote compliance with organizational policies.
  • Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
  • Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
  • Assisted on Delinquent accounts & incomplete work orders.

Direct Support Professional

DSP
Hillsboro, US
10.2021 - 08.2022

Assisting with them daily activities

Taking them to appointments, making appointments, helping with finances, and speaking with insurance.

Companies, assisting her with shopping, cooking, and cleaning.

Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.

Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.

Direct Support Professional

Auxilia Community Support Services, Inc
Forest Grove, US
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisting with them daily activities
  • Taking her to appointments, making appointments, helping with finances, speaking with insurance companies, assisting her with shopping, cooking, cleaning
  • Assist my client with learning new things & working on making new friends
  • Having them try new things out of his comfort zone as well as making sure to keep his epilepsy under control

Direct Support Professional

Visiting Angels
Hillsboro, US
07.2021 - 03.2022

Assisting with them daily activities

Taking them to appointments, making appointments, helping with finances, and speaking with insurance.

Companies, assisting her with shopping, cooking, and cleaning.

Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.

Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.

Lead Direct Support Professional

Community Services inc
Forest Grove, US
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Assist with scheduling and dealing with their personal financials.
  • Making sure all appointments and insurance have all updated paperwork for each individual, with any changes in medication, eating habits, and even mental state.

Direct Support Professional, Medical Records Technician

DSP, CSI
Forest Grove, US
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Update medical records for nursing facilities, as well as children's facilities
  • I make sure that the medications are keyed correctly in a timely matter

Order Entry Rep

Pharmerica
Beaverton, US
02.2016 - 08.2019

Update medical records for nursing facilities, as well as children's facilities

I make sure that the medications are keyed correctly in a timely matter

Read and understood pick sheets in order to prepare accurate customer orders.

Payment Agent

Earthlink
Vancouver, US
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Communicated with clients to determine property needs and budget constraints.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by effectively and swiftly resolving issues.
  • Actively participated in developing strategies for improving customer relations.

Customer Service Rep

Pacific Corp
Portland, US
01.2011 - 11.2011
  • Assist clients with the everyday needs, doctors appointment, documentation, cleaning , shopping anything they might need assistance with I help them
  • Responsibilities- schedule appointments, take to doctors, financials, administration duties along with making sure each individual is taken care of with there daily needs
  • I still also do the other duties as a direct support professional
  • Help individuals I support shop for groceries, clothes, or run errands, give medications, documentation, house cleaning, prepare meals, assist with personal hygiene, take them out into the community

Education

Certified Medical Assistant -

Charter College
Vancouver, WA
01.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Clark College
Vancouver, WA
01.2012

High School Diploma -

Century High School
Hillsboro, OR
06-2003

Skills

  • Punctuality
  • Attendance
  • Rule Following
  • Microsoft Office
  • Respectfulness
  • Planning
  • Organization
  • Positive Attitude
  • Self-Motivation
  • Independence
  • Care plan coordination
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

DSP

Family Business
05.2023 - 06.2024

Office Assistant

Petro Works
03.2022 - 05.2023

Direct Support Professional

DSP
10.2021 - 08.2022

Direct Support Professional

Auxilia Community Support Services, Inc
07.2021 - 05.2022

Direct Support Professional

Visiting Angels
07.2021 - 03.2022

Lead Direct Support Professional

Community Services inc
08.2020 - 07.2021

Direct Support Professional, Medical Records Technician

DSP, CSI
08.2019 - 07.2021

Order Entry Rep

Pharmerica
02.2016 - 08.2019

Payment Agent

Earthlink
01.2014 - 01.2015

Customer Service Rep

Pacific Corp
01.2011 - 11.2011

Certified Medical Assistant -

Charter College

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Clark College

High School Diploma -

Century High School