Alexa Fostervold-Pierce
Ready to start work ASAP
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
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Hi there I have 20 years of experience working in various types of mental health facilities and in home care and also I have worked in Nursing homes and assisted living. I am looking to work in a military psychiatric hospital or a state ran facility or I am available to do in home or that type of thing. I do also have experience in waitressing and modeling and promotional modeling. I am relocating to the Clearwater beach are and would be starting in August. I am looking for wage of what I currently make now which is available upon request
Willing to relocate to: Columbia, TN - Madisonville, KY - Clarksville, TN Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Mental Health Program Assistant
State of Minnesota - Anoka, MN
Present
I work at a state ran psychiatric hospital. I work with individuals who are deemed incompetent to stand trial and need help with dual diagnoses.
Direct Care Staff
All Home Caring - Minnesota
February 2021 to April 2021
I am currently working a state Covid 19 response contract that ends the 6th of April so looking for more work like this
Human Services Technician
State of Minnesota DHS - Annandale, MN
February 2019 to December 2019
I worked at a state 16 bed acute psychiatric hospitals, I did a wide variety of things including transports, help with laundry,meals, activities, groups,appointments,rounds, Behavioral Health Technician
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals - Moorhead, MN October 2018 to November 2018
Independent living Skills
Independent Living Skills Trainer
Mary T. Inc - Saint Cloud, MN
December 2016 to August 2018
Independent Living Skills I would go into people's home and help them with the skills they need to continue to be independent. I also bring them to appointments and to do fun things. Quality of Life Specialist
Promotional Model
Skyy Vodka - Minnesota
March 2003 to December 2017
I have worked with various companies such as Sky Vodka, Miller, Coors, Pii Schuterz Apple Pie, Bacardi, Feckens Irish Whiskey and several others. I would go into bars and restaurants and let people sample and sell beverages of different types.
Quality of Life Specialist
The Rivers - Burnsville, MN
September 2016 to November 2016
I worked in assisted living community
Direct Care Staff
Opportunity Matters, Inc.
November 2004 to September 2016
I worked in home and in there day treatment program we helped individuals with meal preparation and toileting, learning works skills
Behavioral Therapist
Minnesota Autism Center - Eagan, MN
2015 to August 2015
Responsibilities
Do therapy for part of the day and school for the other part Accomplishments
Very awesome people and kids
Skills Used
Patience and understanding
Direct Support Professional
Opportunity Matters - Sartell, MN
2004 to June 2015
Responsibilities
Cooking, cleaning, toileting, showers. Bring clients on outings and help them get lunch and pass medication
Accomplishments
I think I really was able to help them with everyday living skills and how to connect with their peers in an appropriate manner
Skills Used
Clients were very behavioral so patients is very important Waitress
Mcrudys Irish Pub - Saint Cloud, MN
April 2004 to February 2005
I was a waitress at an Irish college pub
In Home Caregiver
Private party/home owner. - Watkins, MN
April 2001 to June 2004
I worked in home for a lady who had two kids with mental health issues and were very behavioral I would bring them to therapy and get them up in the morning and help with their daily routine and then I would be there until they went to bed
Education
Technical College in Esthetics
Ridgewater College - Willmar, MN
August 2011 to April 2012
High school diploma or GED in General Studies
Kerkhoven Murdock Sudburg High school - Kerkhoven, MN September 1996 to June 2001
Skills
• BLS (10+ years)
• Crisis Intervention
• Mental Health
• Assisted Living
• Behavioral Health
• Autism Experience
• Behavioral Therapy
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Medication Administration
• Conflict Management
• Crisis Management
• Addiction Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Behavior Management
• Mental Health Counseling
• Medical Records
• Dementia Care
• Program Development
• Motivational Interviewing
• Case Management
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Meeting Facilitation
• Administrative Experience
• English
• Data collection
• Tube feeding
• Supervising Experience
• Meal Preparation
• Vital Signs
• Restaurant experience
• Serving
• Cash handling
• Retail sales (4 years)
• Documentation review
• Patient monitoring
Certifications and Licenses
CPR and First Aide November 2017 driver's license
February 2020 to February 2024
First Aid Certification
February 2021 to February 2024
BLS Certification
AHA Certification
Additional Information
Just renewed in February 2021