Ronda Meeker
La Crosse,WI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employment Trainer
Aptiv
La Crosse, WI
10.2023 - Current
- Observe individual with disabilities at work sites Provide verbal prompts when needed
- Empower individuals to be successful
- Write case notes to document progress
Home Health Aid
A&J Family and Home Services
La Crosse, WI
03.2023 - Current
- Assist with bathing showers, dressing and toileting Transportation to appointments Prepare meals and assist with cleaning Medication reminders,vitals and observation
Caregiver
In Home Personal Care
La Crosse, WI
11.2018 - Current
- Care for my non verbal child with severe autism Provide assistance getting dressed, bathing and with incontinence care Encourage the use of pictures to increase communication and speech Play with him to help develop more play skills Provide him with safe ways to benefit from stemming Encourage positive behaviors by appraisal and reward
Private Caregiver
Private Charles Manske
Viroqua, WI
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Cared for elderly woman in her home Provided assistance cleaning and helping her get around the house using her walker
- I would take her to run errands and to her hair appointments
- Help her shower and get dressed when needed, reminded to take medications
- Checked in on other staff occasionally to determine she was reviewing proper care due to concerns from her son
- Provided her assistance motivating her to work on her mobility Last few months had to assist her in walking until she needed 24 hour care and had to go into a nursing home.
Peer Support Specialist
Wisconsin Family Ties
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Assist parents of children with social, emotional and behavioral challenges
- Advocating, providing assistance navigating the different systems and teaching the parent how to become a better advocate for their child
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Chileda
La Crosse, WI
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Reading, writing, and carrying out directions Charting or taking notes for others to review Provide companionship and supportive listening Report changes in the health or status of the client Feed clients Facilitate community and recreational outings, including transport Provide support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
Mental Health Professional
Stepping Stones of Rockford,Inc.
Rockford, IL
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked with clients with personality disorder, schizophrenia and other intellectual disabilities in a girls group home for DCFS youth and adult women between the ages of 18-30 years old
- Completed psychosocial skills training , engaged clients in therapeutic conversations and activities, prompted and motivated clients to complete chores and other daily living skills, provided clients with a safe environment to discuss trauma
- Completed clinical notes on each client after working with them for billing purposes
- Took them shopping to help budget their money and on other outings.
Caregiver
Health Care Plus Senior Care
Rockford, IL
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Assist the elderly with housekeeping and laundry Assist with daily personal care tasks Provide transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Private Duty In-Home Care
South Beloit, IL
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Cared for elderly man with Paranoid Schizophrenia while he was going through cancer treatments
- Assisted with setting up a monthly budget, Laundry and housekeeping, Provided assistance bathing, dressing and incontinence care
- Reminded him to take medication and would provide him with water Provided transportation to all medical appointments in Madison
Contact Support Agent
Protocol Financial Services
Beloit, WI
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Educate Borrowers about their options Assist with find the best long term solutions Help them bring their balances current to avoid default Provide them with general info
Education
Bachelor's - Psychology
Uppper Iowa University
08.2017
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Rock Valley College
05.2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Typing
- Excellent customer service skills
- Csr
- Microsoft office
- Home Care
- Caregiving
- Autism Experience
- Senior Care
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Childcare
- Babysitting
- Meal Preparation
- Behavioral Health
- Crisis Intervention
- Experience with children
- Computer skills
- HIPAA
- Communication skills
- Sales
- Career Development
- Motivational Techniques
- Workplace Safety
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- Driver's license
- CPI certified
- HIPPA Training
- CBRF First Aid
- CCS Training
- The Coordinated Services Team Initiative Care Coordination and Team Facilitation Fundamentals
Additional Information
Skills Excellent Customer Service Skills (10+ years), Computer skills (Windows based programs, typing) (10+ years), Ability to utilize multiple computer systems at once (10+ years), Providing excellent care to children and elderly (10+ years), Microsoft Office (10+ years), Excellent problem solviing skills and the ablity to adapt in difficult situations, Call Center, Customer Service, CSR, Personal Care, Home Health, Care Giver, Direct Care, Home Care
Assessments
- Teamwork: Interpersonal skills, Proficient, 05/01/21
- Case management & social work, Proficient, 06/01/21
Timeline
Employment Trainer
Aptiv
10.2023 - Current
Home Health Aid
A&J Family and Home Services
03.2023 - Current
Private Caregiver
Private Charles Manske
04.2021 - 03.2022
Peer Support Specialist
Wisconsin Family Ties
03.2020 - 10.2021
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Chileda
02.2020 - 02.2021
Mental Health Professional
Stepping Stones of Rockford,Inc.
09.2019 - 02.2020
Caregiver
Health Care Plus Senior Care
08.2019 - 10.2019
Caregiver
In Home Personal Care
11.2018 - Current
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Private Duty In-Home Care
08.2017 - 11.2018
Contact Support Agent
Protocol Financial Services
01.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor's - Psychology
Uppper Iowa University
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Rock Valley College
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