Sarah Wieneke
Worthington,Minnesota
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience assisting individuals with diverse needs. Expertise in fostering effective communication and collaboration within teams, ensuring responsive and individualized care. Highly skilled in adapting to dynamic environments while maintaining a results-driven focus. Committed to leveraging strong interpersonal skills and empathy to enhance client outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class I Paraprofessional
Worthington School District
Direct Support Provider (DSP)
CCSI
07.2025 - Current
- I started working there in July of 2025. As a DSP, my job responsibilities included helping clients with everyday activities like showering, cleaning, managing money, and bringing them to appointments. As a DSP we are also responsible for doing documentation and paperwork for insurance and the state to show the services provided. While working there, I was allowed to take initiative and schedule appointments for clients and complete grocery shopping. While working as a DSP, my ability to work as a team has improved exponentially and I have also helped the house create more efficient organization and communication.
Cashier & Customer Service Associate
Hy-Vee
05.2024 - Current
- I started working at Hy-Vee in May 2024. When working in the customer service department, we prepared and processed Western Union orders and cataloged them at the end of the day. As a cashier, my job includes stocking, facing, and rotating the front-end inventory. I am also responsible for helping people with their transactions and bagging the items.
Substitute paraprofessional
Teachers on Call
04.2024 - Current
- I started working for Teachers on Call in the Worthington School District in April of 2024. Working at Teachers on Call has given me the opportunity to work on a more independent level. My ability to assist or support people in difficult situations or with everyday tasks. My responsibility during most jobs involves watching students, helping them stay focused on schoolwork, getting them from place to place, and addressing challenging behaviors that may arise. Teachers on call helps me hone my ability to be flexible with my days and schedules.
Nanny
01.2015 - Current
- I have been babysitting and nannying for different families since the summer of 2015. Nannying has helped me develop a sense of initiative as I would have to anticipate what the children or parents needed help with. While being a nanny, I have really been able to hone my ability to multitask and organize when needed.
Customer Sales Associate
Walgreens Co.
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Walgreens significantly improved my ability to multitask, record, and adjust inventory lists. I helped to develop a procedure at the time of closing to make sure that everything was cleaned, put back, and shut down.
Dragon Adventures
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Dragon Adventures is an after-school program offered through Adrian School District for grades K-5th. I worked for the program from September of 2021 to May of 2022. While working there, I discovered a passion for helping children and people with disabilities.
Gas station attendant
Holiday Bob & Steve’s
01.2019 - 01.2021
- As an attendant, I learned to handle cash, cards, and checks. While working there I developed skills regarding cleaning and safety standards. Customer service was a large part of the job and nurturing a relationship with the community members.
Education
High School -
Adrian High School
05.2022
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administrative Assistant
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
05.2026
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Southwest Minnesota State University
01.2023
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Documentation
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Direct Support Provider (DSP)
CCSI
07.2025 - Current
Cashier & Customer Service Associate
Hy-Vee
05.2024 - Current
Substitute paraprofessional
Teachers on Call
04.2024 - Current
Customer Sales Associate
Walgreens Co.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Dragon Adventures
09.2021 - 05.2022
Gas station attendant
Holiday Bob & Steve’s
01.2019 - 01.2021
Nanny
01.2015 - Current
Class I Paraprofessional
Worthington School District
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administrative Assistant
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
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Southwest Minnesota State University
High School -
Adrian High School
Community Involvement
2019, Morning Star Project Volunteer, Southwest Crisis Center Volunteer, Nobles County Toys for Tots