Rosemary (Roe) Azelton
Owatonna,MN
Summary
Resident Assistant with 2 years of experience caring for seniors with dementia and serious mental illness. Dedicated to providing person centered care with an empathy first approach. Experienced in a fast-paced environment that requires quick thinking and attention to detail. Skilled in building trust, using creativity to tailor the approach to each individual. Looking to find a virtual job that provides the same sense of purpose and fulfillment. Passionate about mental health and helping patients feel safe, understood, and cared for.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Birchwood Cottages
Owatonna, MN
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted residents with dementia and/or SMI with activities of daily living, focusing on person centered care
- Applied critical thinking skills and creativity to convince residents to complete care tasks, catering the approach to each individual
- Provided emotional support for individuals experiencing symptoms associated with dementia and SMI such as anxiety, delusions, hallucinations, suicidal ideation, etc.
- Monitored the physical and mental health of residents and reported any changes or concerns to nursing staff
- Documented all care services provided and any notes in our EHR (Residex)
- Communicated with family members in accordance with HIPAA
Care Team Shift Lead
New Perspective Senior Living
Faribault, Minnesota
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Ensured that the shift ran smoothly by creating a shift plan with coworkers and checking that all tasks were completed by the end of the shift
- Assisted residents with dementia and/or SMI with activities of daily living, focusing on person centered care
- Applied critical thinking skills and creativity to convince residents to complete care tasks, catering the approach to each individual
- Provided emotional support for individuals experiencing symptoms associated with dementia and SMI such as anxiety, delusions, hallucinations, suicidal ideation, etc
- Monitored the physical and mental health of residents and reported any changes or concerns to nursing staff
- Documented all care services provided and any notes in our EHR (Aline, August Health)
- Communicated with family members in accordance with HIPAA
Education
General Education Diploma
Faribault, MinnesotaSkills
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Senior care
- Documentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Resident engagement
- Emotional support
- Diversity and inclusion
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Birchwood Cottages
02.2026 - Current
Care Team Shift Lead
New Perspective Senior Living
11.2024 - 02.2026
General Education Diploma