Riana Gustafson
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Motivated professional trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs.
Observant professional with successful background delivering heartfelt care to residents. Compassionate and service-oriented individual well-educated in medication administration and schedule management. Outstanding knowledge of first aid and CPR.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Baxter Senior Living
Anchorage, AK
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents at Baxter Senior Living.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident care and needs.
- Documented daily activities and changes in residents' conditions accurately.
- Supported mobility by assisting residents in walking and transferring safely.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
Food Production Worker
Vend Alaska
Anchorage
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Operated food production machinery to maintain efficient workflow.
- Prepared ingredients by measuring and mixing according to recipes.
- Packaged finished products for distribution and ensured proper labeling.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to meet health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to supervisors.
- Followed quality control procedures to ensure product consistency.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members in a fast-paced environment.
- Labeled finished product containers with required information.
- Transported finished goods from the production area to designated storage areas.
- Received and inspected incoming food products for quality assurance.
Education
Certificate of Highschool Equivalency
Anchorage, AKSkills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Food safety compliance
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution strategies
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Alzheimer's support
- Empathy and patience
- Compassionate care
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Social interaction
- Food safety protocols
- Quality control standards
- Inventory management
- Customer service
Certification
Cpr and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Baxter Senior Living
07.2025 - 01.2026
Food Production Worker
Vend Alaska
07.2023 - 08.2024
Certificate of Highschool Equivalency