Treasa Schrunk
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in personal care, crisis intervention, and safety monitoring. Committed to enhancing clients' well-being through reliable assistance and emotional support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
The Key
Lincoln , NE
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients.
- Documented client progress and changes in health status accurately.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care, such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Laundered clothing
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Family Support Specialist/Skill Builder
A Blessing of Hope
Lincoln , NE
09.2021 - Current
- Provided emotional support to families facing challenging situations.
- Coordinated access to community resources and services for clients.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to ensure family safety and stability.
- Assisted with the development of parenting skills and strategies for families.
- Collaborated with probation officers, school representatives, and other key individuals in the community to support adolescents and families.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary.
- Ensured all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to agency policies.
- Established positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Cultivated a safe environment where children could express themselves openly.
- Educated clients and families on tools to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Encouraged families to participate in recreational activities that promote bonding.
- Educated parents on child development milestones and positive discipline techniques.
- Advised on public benefits such as food stamps, housing subsidies, Medicaid.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
Recreation Leader
Lincoln Parks And Recreation
Lincoln, NE
09.2017 - Current
- Organized recreational activities for diverse community groups and age ranges.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement.
- Assisted with smooth and efficient transitions between arrival, room periods, activities, field trips, snacks, and departures.
- Promoted recreational activities to encourage participation in events.
- Ensured facility rules and regulations were enforced throughout all programs and activities.
- Monitored participants during recreational activities to ensure safety guidelines were followed.
- Maintained records such as attendance logs, incident reports, evaluations, and other documents pertaining to program operations.
- Assisted with the planning, organizing and supervision of recreation activities for children and adults.
- Alleviated issues which arose between students to maintain positive, fun environment.
- Coordinated logistics for events ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement.
Caregiver
The Key
Lincoln , NE
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Direct Support Caregiver
The Community Supports Network, Inc
Lincoln, NE
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Ensured a safe and clean living environment for all clients served.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and organizational policies.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Maintained a safe environment for the clients by monitoring their whereabouts at all times.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients to enhance their quality of life.
- Monitored client behavior, documented observations, and reported any changes to supervisor.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided first aid when necessary.
- Managed medications according to physician instructions and agency protocols.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to those in need of it.
- Supported clients in developing independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking.
- Provided daily assistance with personal hygiene and grooming needs.
- Encouraged socialization among peers through group activities.
- Ensured that client's physical and emotional health needs were met.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln, NE
11.2004 - 07.2020
- Supported students with special needs in daily classroom activities.
- Implemented behavioral interventions to promote positive student engagement.
- Monitored student progress and reported findings to teachers regularly.
- Supervised field trips for special education classes ensuring safety at all times while providing educational opportunities outside the regular classroom setting.
- Supported classroom teachers in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education topics such as autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists and social workers to provide comprehensive support services to special needs students.
- Encouraged participation from all students by using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to facilitate an effective learning environment.
- Provided additional support during state testing periods including administering tests, monitoring time limits and assisting with accommodations when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored specifically for individuals with disabilities.
- Integrated technology into daily instruction through computer programs or online resources.
- Developed instructional materials that met the unique needs of each student's learning style.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities, helping them learn basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground, and on field trips.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ewing Public School
Ewing, NE05-1989
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Investments
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NESkills
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Daily living assistance
- Safety monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Crisis intervention
- Multitasking and organization
- Reliability and punctuality
- Dependable and responsible
- Relationship building
- Disability support
Timeline
Caregiver
The Key
11.2025 - Current
Family Support Specialist/Skill Builder
A Blessing of Hope
09.2021 - Current
Caregiver
The Key
07.2020 - 09.2022
Direct Support Caregiver
The Community Supports Network, Inc
01.2018 - 09.2020
Recreation Leader
Lincoln Parks And Recreation
09.2017 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Lincoln Public Schools
11.2004 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Ewing Public School
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Investments
Southeast Community College