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Raina Huff

Gorham,KS

Summary

Skilled Specialist with expertise in project management, problem-solving and team leadership. Strengths lie in ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, develop strategic plans and ensure successful execution of operational goals. Previous experience led to significant improvement in workflow processes and overall performance efficiencies. Demonstrated skills include adaptability, negotiation and strong communication abilities.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Kansas Legal Guardian/Conservatorship Specialist

Kansas Guardianship Program
, Kansas
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention services during times of distress or emergency situations.
  • Promoted community resources through printed marketing material, email newsletters and social media campaigns.
  • Worked with law enforcement and local child advocacy centers to conduct forensic interviews for abused children.
  • Facilitated communication between family members regarding issues related to guardianship responsibilities.
  • Ensured that all court orders relating to the guardianship are followed.
  • Held care conferences with residents and families to review resident health and condition.
  • Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
  • Developed appropriate treatment plans focusing on each individual's needs.
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
  • Implemented plans designed to maintain or improve quality of life for wards.
  • Provided guidance, counseling, and support to the ward on legal matters.

Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist/Case Manager

LINK INC.
Hays, KS
11.2010 - 12.2024
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results. Ie. Acting as a case manager regarding maintaining the ability to remain living independently with necessary supports.
  • Researched and analyzed consumer feedback to identify areas of improvement.
  • I Work together with them, facilitating their health goals, focusing attention to safety matters in the home environment.
  • Working closely with consumers on a weekly basis. Both advocating for and guiding each individual, as they discover skills to advocate for themselves.
  • I assist consumers with finding and utilizing appropriate/needed resources including, but not limited to household budgeting and management.
  • I volunteered as a legal guardian/conservator for the Kansas Guardianship Program.

Perdonal Care Attendant

Victoria Huff
Hays, Kansas
07.2009 - 05.2011
  • Attended personal hygiene needs
  • Organized & Administered necessary medications and treatments
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Dressed wounds, cleaned respiratory equipment

Transportation Driver

St. Francis Foster
Hays, KS
02.2008 - 07.2009
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations by delivery schedules.
  • Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
  • Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Followed established safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
  • Adapted to changing routes or schedules as required by the employer.

Owner/Man

Gambino's
Victoria, KS
03.2002 - 07.2006
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity.
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift-change functions to maintain daily operational standards.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.

Activity Director

St.Johns Nursing Home
Victoria, KS
09.1997 - 05.2002
  • Interacted with patients and families by addressing questions and concerns.
  • Developed and implemented engaging activities for seniors in long-term care facilities.
  • Implemented activities to provide amusement and socialization for residents.
  • Conducted assessments of residents' cognitive functioning levels prior to enrollment in programs.
  • Coordinated transportation services for offsite activities when needed.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used during activities.
  • Communicated with customers to convey information about events or activities.
  • Assigned tasks and work hours to staff.
  • Designed and led activities in crafts, music and sports.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.
  • Planned and published calendar of events for facility.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Altera House
Hays, KS
07.1996 - 05.1998
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to an interdisciplinary care team.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Documented information in patient charts, and communicated status updates to the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing, and toileting.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted with lifting patients on or off beds, and to and from wheelchairs.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in theEMR system.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.

Manager of Operations

Ellis County 4-H food booth
Hays, Kansas
  • Responsible for budgeting for, and ordering all food and necessary supplies
  • Coordinating menus and setting up a physical food booth.
  • Organizing and managing menus and food prep.
  • Conducted market research to identify opportunities for operational improvements and expansion.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.

Education

Cosmetology

Hays Hair Academy
Hays, KS
06-2000

Geriatrics

Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
03-1997

High School Diploma -

Ellis High School
Ellis, KS
05-1996

Skills

  • Problem solving skills
  • Attentive listening skills
  • Ability to assess behaviors for appropriate outside resources
  • Time management
  • Formal documentation/data entry skills

Timeline

Kansas Legal Guardian/Conservatorship Specialist

Kansas Guardianship Program
02.2024 - Current

Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist/Case Manager

LINK INC.
11.2010 - 12.2024

Perdonal Care Attendant

Victoria Huff
07.2009 - 05.2011

Transportation Driver

St. Francis Foster
02.2008 - 07.2009

Owner/Man

Gambino's
03.2002 - 07.2006

Activity Director

St.Johns Nursing Home
09.1997 - 05.2002

Certified Nursing Assistant

Altera House
07.1996 - 05.1998

Manager of Operations

Ellis County 4-H food booth

Cosmetology

Hays Hair Academy

Geriatrics

Barton County Community College

High School Diploma -

Ellis High School
Raina Huff