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Sarah Gor

Saint Cloud,MN

Summary

Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care. Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations. 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. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Optimum Home Healthcae
Saint Cloud, MN
08.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.

Positive Support Speacialist

Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
Saint Cloud, MN
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.

Direct Support Professional

REM
Saint Cloud, MN
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

Nursing Assistant

Saint Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, MN
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.

Cutting Machine Operator

Nahan Printing
Saint Cloud, MN
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Set up, adjust and operate cutting machines to cut materials such as fabric, paper, rubber or plastic.
  • Perform routine maintenance on cutting machines and equipment.
  • Read blueprints or specifications to determine setup and operational requirements for each job.
  • Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately according to product specifications.
  • Inspect finished products for quality assurance purposes.
  • Maintain records of production output and other data related to the operation of the machine.
  • Keep work area clean and organized at all times.
  • Train new employees on the proper use of cutting machines and safety procedures.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues with cutting machines as they arise.
  • Ensure that all safety devices are working properly before starting a job run.
  • Follow established company policies and procedures regarding safety protocols while operating machinery.

Personal Care Assistant

Edgewood Sartell
Sartell, MN
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
  • Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
  • Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.

PCA

Legacy home care
Saint Cloud, MN
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
  • Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
  • Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.

  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Skills

  • Progress Documentation
  • Transportation
  • Behavioral Management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Patient Feeding
  • Specimen Collection
  • Infection Control
  • Electronic Charting
  • Medication Administration
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Patient Care
  • Behavior redirection
  • Community activities
  • HIPAA
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Catheter Care
  • Client documentation
  • Production Scheduling
  • Work order processing
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Written Communication
  • Goal Setting
  • Time Management
  • Reliability
  • Safety awareness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Blueprint Reading

Languages

Swahili
Professional
anuak
Professional

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Optimum Home Healthcae
08.2023 - Current

Positive Support Speacialist

Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
06.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

REM
01.2023 - 06.2023

Nursing Assistant

Saint Cloud Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023

Cutting Machine Operator

Nahan Printing
02.2022 - 12.2022

Personal Care Assistant

Edgewood Sartell
08.2021 - 01.2022

PCA

Legacy home care
02.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Saint Cloud State University
Sarah Gor