Dena Dryer
**** ***** ******* ******, *********, WI 53211
262-***-**** ● *********@*****.***
Career Summary
Graduated from University of Wisconsin Whitewater with experience in caregiving, child welfare, babysitting, and working in group homes
Experience encompasses a wide range of communication skills, reliability, trust, patience, and empathy
Passionately seeking to develop my knowledge in helping others overcome their issues and lead productive lives
Experience
Children’s Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI January 2020 – May 2020
BSW Child Welfare Intern
Practice different tasks with a mock case
Shadow case workers to get more experience
Attend trainings to gain knowledge on case management
Help transport children
Attend supervision and team meetings
Supervise visits
Visiting Angels – Fort Atkinson, WI December 2018 – December 2019
Caregiver
Assist individuals who have difficulty performing basic day-to-day activities such as showering, getting dressed, toilet assistance, and cleaning
Provide mobility assistance
Help with food preparation
Provide emotional support
The Learning Depot– Whitewater, WI October 2018 – May 2019
Day Care Teacher
Provide children with basic needs such as food, drink, and provide help with bathroom if needed
Teach kids manners and respect for their elders and peers
Monitor children during activities and interact with the children to enhance their learning
Work with teachers to maintain communication with parents and contact parents in emergency situations
Babysitting – Waukesha, WI May 2011 – May 2019
Babysitter/Nanny
Prepare and give meals to the children
Assist with bathing and dressing the children
Engage the children with fun activities
Disciplining children when necessary
Provide transportation when needed
Productive Living Systems – Whitewater, WI Feb 2018 – July 2018
Activity Aide
Prompt clients with daily activities such as brushing teeth, washing dishes, taking a shower, etc.
Accompany clients on outings
Engage and interact with clients
Observe and report all changes in client goals and care plan
Keep group home clean and organized
Education
Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Wisconsin Aug 2012 – May 2016
Received a High School diploma
Participated in basketball all four years
Volunteered at the open house all four years
University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin September 2016 – May 2020
Social Work Major with a minor in Family, Health, and Disability studies
Graduated with a degree in Social Work and looking for experience in a hospital or working with kids
Projects throughout Wisconsin such as spending time with the elderly, cleaning up trash from the highway, helping individuals clean their homes, and helping at a local homeless shelter
Activities
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Women’s Basketball Team August 2016 – October 2017
Attended scheduled practices and team meetings
Participated in team volunteer opportunities
Practiced under the direction of athletic trainers and coaches
Devoted 17 hours per week to basketball in addition to being a full-time student