Steven Gernbacher
Annandale,Minnesota
Summary
With 45+ years of experience working with individuals of varying abilities, I have leveled the playing field and helped others achieve greater success. As an In-Home Support Professional, I excel in organization and dependability. Managing client priorities with a positive attitude, I willingly take on additional responsibilities to meet their needs. With extensive experience in compassionate care and assistance, strong interpersonal and communication skills ensure optimal client outcomes. Because I am flexible and reliable, I adapt to changing requirements while maintaining high standards of service. Expertise in personal care, household management, and emotional support drives me to achieve tangible results.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Support Professional
Functional Industries Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Continuously pursue professional development opportunities through trainings, seminars, and certifications to stay current on best practices within fields of in-home support.
- Transport clients safely to various appointments or community events in and around Wright County.
- Enhance client independence by providing personalized support and assistance in daily living activities.
- Improve client's quality of life with compassionate care, attentive listening, and effective communication.
- Assess client skills regularly through observation and interaction while adapting support strategies to facilitate continued growth and development.
Floorhand
Marohn's Markets
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintain clean, organized, hazard-free work areas for optimized site safety.
- Carry out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Execute daily operations quickly and accurately, achieving productivity targets.
ABE/GED Instructor
St. Louis Park Schools District #283
03.1989 - 06.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers and administrators to help ELL students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into ABE/GED/ELL classrooms.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning, volunteer involvement, and group work to create community transfer skills.
Program Coordinator
Camp Courage
09.1982 - 12.1988
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations during summer staff training.
- Oversaw staff hiring, staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands for children and adults with differing abilities.
- Created and enforced programming and facility standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements required by the American Camping Association.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan for summer and year-round programming.
Education
Program Completion - Log Building
Great Lakes School of Log Building
Brimson, MN11.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth, MN05.1980
Skills
- Create individualized instruction
- Apply humor, when appropriate, to achieve goals
- Meet people at current abilities and help to continue their progress
- Supply compassionate caregiving
- Use behavioral support
- Observe professional boundaries
- Model social interaction
- Give emotional support
Timeline
In Home Support Professional
Functional Industries Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Floorhand
Marohn's Markets
08.2021 - 08.2023
ABE/GED Instructor
St. Louis Park Schools District #283
03.1989 - 06.2021
Program Coordinator
Camp Courage
09.1982 - 12.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Program Completion - Log Building
Great Lakes School of Log Building
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