Tessa VanDeweel
Ashtabula
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in patient management, conflict resolution, and compassionate client care. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through engaging activities and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Spark Specialized Services
Perry
07.2021 - Current
- Delivered personalized care assistance to individuals with special needs, enhancing their daily living experience.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions regularly.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Communicated effectively with families to address client needs.
- Documented client progress and changes in health status accurately.
- Designed and implemented engaging activities that fostered social interaction and improved clients' emotional well-being.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and personal care to ensure comfort and hygiene.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Facilitated independence by promoting self-care skills in bathing, grooming, and toileting, boosting clients' confidence and dignity.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Stylist
Rose & Remington
Mentor
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Styled clients for various occasions based on current fashion trends.
- Assisted customers in selecting outfits that align with personal style and preferences.
- Maintained an organized and visually appealing merchandise display in store.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming and friendly environment.
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
- Organized and maintained an inventory of clothing, accessories, and beauty products.
Summer Camp Counselor
Perry Recreation Center
Perry
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervised daily activities for children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Planned and organized recreational games and team-building exercises for campers.
- Facilitated effective communication between parents and staff to address and support camper needs.
- Monitored camper behavior and provided guidance and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with staff to create a supportive and inclusive camp atmosphere.
- Led arts and crafts sessions, encouraging creativity among participants.
- Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies.
- Engaged children in diverse activities, including arts and crafts, singing, sports, and field trips, while ensuring a safe environment.
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Supervised groups of children during recreational activities.
- Promoted positive behavior among campers by modeling appropriate actions and reinforcing good conduct.
- Engaged in conversations with individual children about their interests, concerns, goals.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect the safety of recreational activity participants.
- Monitored swimming areas to ensure that safety protocols were being followed by all swimmers.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and medical information for each camper.
- Provided first aid when needed in accordance with established procedures.
Education
BS in Educ, Intervention Specialist - Special Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2026
High School Diploma -
Perry High School
Perry, OH05-2021
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate client care
- Special needs care
- Disability support
- Patient management
- Medication coordination
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient mobility assistance
- ADL assistance
- Meal preparation
- Daily living assistance
- At-home care instruction
- First aid and safety
- Cpr certified
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Dependable and responsible
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Problem-solving
- Stress management
- Compassion and empathy
- Respectful and compassionate
- Sibling Support Experience
- Activity planning
- Basic housekeeping
- Autism support
- Client care
- Record keeping
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate communication
- Stress management
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Science of Reading Certification
Timeline
Stylist
Rose & Remington
11.2021 - 02.2022
Caregiver
Spark Specialized Services
07.2021 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Perry Recreation Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
BS in Educ, Intervention Specialist - Special Education
Bowling Green State University
High School Diploma -
Perry High School