Sarah Duensing
Sunset,TX
Summary
Compassionate Host Home Provider known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in creating nurturing environments, managing care plans, and fostering independence in individuals with disabilities. Excels in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring optimal support and advocacy for those in care. Demonstrates adaptability to meet diverse needs while maintaining respectful and professional relationships. Productive data entry operator skilled in monitoring database updates and ensuring meticulous accuracy and efficiency. In-depth knowledge. Skilled in information security protocols with proven history of accurate performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Host Home Provider
Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries
Sunset, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance to clients on how to access community resources such as food banks, health clinics.
- Served as a mentor and role model for clients by demonstrating positive behavior and attitudes.
- Monitored medication compliance of all residents under my supervision.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed; deescalating volatile situations while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Ensured that all rules set by the agency were followed within the host home setting.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and job searching.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the host home program.
- Organized recreational activities for clients that were both fun and educational.
- Transported clients to appointments, school, work. when necessary.
Educational Assistant
Muenster ISD
Muenster, TX
08.2021 - 03.2022
- In charge of making sure Physical Education students who were not in athletics stayed where they were supposed to during the class period
- Helped out in the classroom aiding students who had accommodations
- Assisted with 6th Grade Physical Education
Educational Assistant III
McNeil High School
Austin, TX
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported student in a wheelchair with physical needs like going from the bus to the building and then to class
- Helped support student with transitioning to other classes
- Supported student with carrying lunch to table and also helped student with retrieving materials from her backpack
- While student was in class, I supported students in other classes academically
Educational Assistant III - Title I
Deer Park Middle School
Austin, TX
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Supported student in a wheelchair with physical needs like going from the bus to the building and then to class
- Helped support student with transitioning to other classes
- Supported student with carrying her lunch to the table and also helped with retrieving materials from students backpack
Educational Assistant III
Round Rock High School
Round Rock, TX
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked one-on-one with a student in Special Education FAC (Functional Academic Class) class
- Was then moved to help support Special Education FCC (Functional Communications Class) class during the spring of 2019
- During the fall of 2019 was back working in the FAC classroom and one-on-one student never returned
Substitute Teacher
Round Rock ISD
Round Rock, TX
08.2017 - 12.2018
- When teacher was out I would fill in and make sure that students were on task with what the teacher has assigned for the students to do that day.
Sales Associate
Catherine's Plus Size Store
Round Rock, TX
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Resolved customer complaints diplomatically to ensure satisfaction and maintain positive brand image
- Assisted customers in finding suitable products according to their needs
- Replenished stock levels on shelves as needed during business hours
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies
- Cleaned store and bathrooms daily
Bookstore Clerk
ACC Barnes and Noble Book Store
Round Rock, TX
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Managed special orders for individual customers or institutions such as schools and libraries
- Recovered selling floor during each shift, including gathering misplaced items, adding new stock and straightening bookcases
- Recommended appropriate titles to customers based on their preferences or requests
- Assessed condition of used books for resale value according to company guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Performance Studies
Texas A&M Health Science Center
College Station, TX05-2017
Associate of Arts - Drama
Austin Community College
Austin12-2014
High School Diploma -
Round Rock High School
Round Rock, TX05-2004
Skills
- Hygiene assistance
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Community involvement
- Safety awareness
- Activity Planning
- Educational Support
- Recreational Activities
- Disability Awareness
- Emotional Support
- Behavioral support
- Personal care assistance
- Client Education
- Medication Management
- First Aid Training
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Diet and Nutrition
- Multitasking Abilities
- Clear Communication
- Communication Skills
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Filing and data archiving
- Schedule Management
- Fast Learner
- Attention to Detail
- Attentive to People
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Organizational Skills
- Medical appointment scheduling
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Verifying data accuracy
- Certified in 10-key
- File Management
- Word Processing
- Document processing
- Data Entry
- Data Processing
- Document Scanning
- 10-key entry
- Typing manuscripts
- Data accuracy
- Proofreading
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Support
- Homework Assistance
- Special Education
- Test Preparation
- Study Skills Development
- Organizational abilities
- Textbook sales
- Transaction Processing
- Store Organization
- Product Recommendations
- Product Sales
- Listening Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Excellent communication skills
- Sales Strategies
Timeline
Host Home Provider
Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries
03.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant
Muenster ISD
08.2021 - 03.2022
Educational Assistant III
McNeil High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Educational Assistant III - Title I
Deer Park Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Educational Assistant III
Round Rock High School
12.2018 - 08.2019
Substitute Teacher
Round Rock ISD
08.2017 - 12.2018
Sales Associate
Catherine's Plus Size Store
09.2013 - 10.2015
Bookstore Clerk
ACC Barnes and Noble Book Store
05.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Performance Studies
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Associate of Arts - Drama
Austin Community College
High School Diploma -
Round Rock High School
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