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Tara Sorensen

Lindsay

Summary

Compassionate and motivated direct support professional dedicated to providing exceptional support and actively participating in self-managed work teams. Highly effective in handling crisis situations and thriving in loud and challenging work environments.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Daycare Owner

Self
01.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents to establish trust and open communication regarding their child''s progress.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks while accommodating any dietary restrictions or allergies for each child in care.
  • Enhanced children's development by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational programs.
  • Implemented creative art projects to stimulate imagination and encourage self-expression in young children.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.

Direct Support Professional

Karis Disability
07.2013 - Current
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Including Clients with feeding tubes.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

House Cleaner

Self Employed
03.2012 - 06.2013
  • Provided variety of housecleaning services; including deep cleaning of kitchens and bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, and washing walls
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering thorough and efficient cleaning services tailored to individual needs.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through active listening, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills.

Assistant Manager

A&W® Restaurants
07.2005 - 12.2010
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
  • Managed cash register transactions, balancing the till at the end of each shift with consistent accuracy.


Education

Personal Support Worker -

Community Training And Development Center
06.2013

Skills

  • Committed to encouraging personal choice and independence
  • Able to stay focused and act calmly during crisis situations
  • Takes initiative
  • Compassionate
  • Clean driving record
  • Computer proficiency
  • Critical thinking
  • Patience and empathy
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Data entry

Timeline

Home Daycare Owner

Self
01.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Karis Disability
07.2013 - Current

House Cleaner

Self Employed
03.2012 - 06.2013

Assistant Manager

A&W® Restaurants
07.2005 - 12.2010

Personal Support Worker -

Community Training And Development Center

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