Alexa Fostervold-Pierce

Ready to start work ASAP

Saint Cloud, MN 56303

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+1-218-***-****

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

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