Dedicated professional with extensive experience in personal care assistance and health monitoring. Known for strong documentation accuracy and adherence to HIPAA regulations. Committed to creating safe, supportive environments for clients.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP/team lead
Community Options
Jamestown
06.2023 - Current
Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
Ensured a safe environment by following health and safety protocols.
Documented client interactions and maintained accurate records.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
DSP
Easter Seals
Jamestown
11.2017 - 10.2019
Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities and personal care.
Monitored client progress and reported observations to the supervisory team.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
CNA
Golden Acres Manor
Carrington
03.2011 - 10.2017
Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas and facilities.
Documented care provided in resident records accurately and timely.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
DSP
Community Options
Jamestown
06.2013 - 08.2016
Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities and personal care.
Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients during service delivery.
Monitored client progress and reported observations to the supervisory team.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support services.
Advocated for client needs and preferences to promote independence and dignity.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
QSP
Tom Thurlow
Carrington
04.2016 - 07.2016
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Assisted with meds
assisted with personal hygiene
assisted with daily tasks
Residential Aide
4th corp
Carrington
02.2008 - 11.2009
Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents.
Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
Maintained accurate record of resident care services and reported any changes in condition to supervisor.
Respite Care Provider
friend
Mauston
once a year for the last 10 years I woud go to Wisconsin to do respite care for a friend in Wisconsin. She has 2 disabled Children.
I had to learn basic sign language to communicate with my younger son.
Skills
Personal care assistance
Health monitoring
Documentation accuracy
HIPAA adherence
Advocacy for individuals
Daily living activities
Activity planning
Certified in CPR/AED
Non-verbal communication
Mobility assistance
Medication administration
Fall prevention techniques
Caring companionship
Grooming assistance
Housekeeping duties
Dementia care
Personal hygiene assistance
Personal oxygen delivery
Reliability
Direct care aide
Cook healthy meals
Personal hygiene
Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Supportive personality
Blood glucose monitoring
Meal planning and preparation
Documentation and recordkeeping
Vital signs monitoring
Heartsaver CPR AED
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
I am a certified first responder for 6 years
EMT
Accomplishments
In my 2 years with Community Options I have gone from part time employee to full time employee then on to be a team lead
Other experiences
I spent years being a care giver. When my children were younger I did day are for 8 years.
I spent 20 years in food service.I owned my own business for several years.
I managed the Bordulac Bar and Grill for 3 years and the the Woodworth Cafe for 4 years. this has given me the opportunity to learn many skills. I learned how to deal with employees. My biggest lesson from being in management..never expect them to do something you would never do yourself. You can't train them to do something if youre not willing to do it yourself. I wanted them to work with me not for me. Wanted to work togather as a team.
I have been a part of the Woodworth Quick response team for 6 years. Recently finishing my EMT classes. I continue to do training through them to learn how to care for someone having a medical emergency. Through my EMT class I have done ambulance ride alongs with both Jamestown and the Bismarck ambulance services. that was great training in taking care of those having medical emergencies.