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Michelle M. Malmgren

Wyoming,MN

Summary

Career Objective To secure employment with an organization where my training and experience can be fully utilized in a teamwork environment. Highlights Passion driven Paraprofessional and Direct Care Professional. Experienced in all aspects of providing care and assisting individuals to learn skills enabling them the opportunity to have a positive productive life to the extent they are able. Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Modification Assistant

State Of Minnesota
Stacy, MN
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Transported clients to doctors' appointments and errands.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
  • Followed the care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Developed a strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Monitored the client's well-being, safety, and comfort under the physician's direction.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals, and continually monitored for safety.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
  • Assisted client with personal hygiene, mobility and transportation.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
  • Assisted patients with bladder and bowel needs by helping to restroom, empty foley bag and empty urostomy and ileostomy bags.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.

Paraprofessional

Lakes International Language Acadamy
Forest Lake, MN
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
  • Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
  • Monitored students' progress in skill and personal behavioral development and reported on findings to teachers and parents.

Direct Support Professional

SMILES for Special Needs
Queen Creek, AZ
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Provide support services for individuals with disabilities at State funded after - school facility.

Paraprofessional/Direct Care

Anthem K, Florence School District
Florence, Az.
07.2019 - 02.2021
  • Support specializing in individuals with disabilities
  • During the course of my career my roles and responsibilities have progressively increased with continual training and experience
  • Job duties included but were not limited to: - Supervise students during on and off-campus activities
  • Support special needs students in both academic and personal care goals
  • Create appropriate instructional materials for a wide range of students according to their needs and abilities
  • Administer medications according to prescribed regiment
  • Support clients in daily household activities including but not limited to: shopping, preparing meals, washing dishes, laundry and, making beds
  • Support clients in daily practice of social skills including playing games, outdoor activities, and interacting with peers
  • Assist clients in daily living skills including personal hygiene
  • Advocate for patients based on their individual concerns
  • Transport clients to Dr
  • Appointments, shopping, and other activities assisting as needed
  • Ensure the safety and security of passengers through proper use of seatbelts and other safety equipment
  • Support clients in achieving individual care plan goals., Specializing in professional patient family-focused care with professional bedside manner and enthusiasm
  • Additional medical training and experience to include: - G-tube maintenance and care
  • Super pubic catheter maintenance and care
  • Glucose monitoring and insulin care, to include dosing and injections
  • Dietary monitoring support for diabetic and heart conditions to include healthy meal preparation
  • CPAP operation, maintenance and care
  • Ulcer monitoring and care as needed
  • Hoyer lift
  • Provide accurate and up-to-date file documentation for client files
  • Paraprofessional for SPED K - 5 grade in Self- contained Cross- categorical.
  • Performed household tasks, such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, grocery shopping.

Education

CPR/First Aid - Currently certified in both - SCOPE - In - Services

Minneapolis Technical College Human
01.2019

Technical Degree -

06.1980

High School Diploma -

Edison High School
Minneapolis, MN
06.1979

Skills

  • Ability to Lift
  • Care Planning
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Supportive Personality
  • Physical Stamina
  • Attentive to People
  • Household Cleaning
  • Progress Tracking
  • Incapacitation care
  • Team Collaboration
  • Ability to Lift Clients
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Caring Companionship
  • Critical Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Client Safety and First Aid
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Community Activities
  • Care Plan Management
  • Problem Identification
  • Personal Service
  • Decision Making
  • Clear Communication
  • Patient Ambulation

References

References Available upon request.

Interests

Hobbies Fishing, Camping and Hunting. Listening to music, dancing and enjoying nature.

Timeline

Behavioral Modification Assistant

State Of Minnesota
10.2022 - Current

Paraprofessional

Lakes International Language Acadamy
03.2021 - 05.2021

Direct Support Professional

SMILES for Special Needs
09.2019 - 02.2021

Paraprofessional/Direct Care

Anthem K, Florence School District
07.2019 - 02.2021

CPR/First Aid - Currently certified in both - SCOPE - In - Services

Minneapolis Technical College Human

Technical Degree -

High School Diploma -

Edison High School
Michelle M. Malmgren