KAREN GRUBAUGH

advcca@r.postjobfree.com 719-***-**** Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Summary

A conscientious and self-motivated individual with strong expertise in developing and implementing core caregiving programs, aimed at meeting the medical and non-medical needs of individuals. Proven track record of performing caregiving tasks with minimal supervision and accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with individuals in service.

Skills

Reporting requirements understanding

Document management skills

Personal development

Colorado Medicaid and Waiver Service Experience

Client meetings

Mandt Certified

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR Certified

QMAP Certified

Experience

Mosaic Colorado Springs, CO

Host Home Provider

The Resource Exchange Colorado Springs, CO

Supported Living Services Contractor

05/2012 – 10/2015

Managed day-to-day residential services, met individual transportation needs and maintained safe and high-quality home environment.

Remained alert to problems or health issues of individuals and competently responded

Successfully built relationships thorough networking with both internal and external parties; including succeeding in enhancing social skills, building self-esteem, and increasing community support for all individuals.

within a caseload and others throughout the organization.

10/2015 – 7/2022

Managed 24 hour, day-to-day residential services, met individual transportation needs, and maintained safe and high-quality home environment.

Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

Assisted clients in maintaining optimal health by overseeing medication administration, doctor’s appointments, suggestions, and recommendations per individualized plan of care.

Increased medication and medical terminology prowess through consist research and continuing education

Remained alert to problems or health issues of individuals and competently responded.

Followed nutritional plans for Diabetic diet to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients.

Maintained electronic record through Therap for patient care, conditions, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager as needed.

Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of individuals, consulting with supervisor to address concerns and protect each person form any harm.

Successfully built relationships through networking with both internal and external parties; including succeeding in enhancing social skills, building self-esteem, and increasing community support for all individuals.

Interacted kindly with individuals and family and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long term, professional relationships.

Established proven and documented success in helping individuals overcoming many challenges faced, with limited resources and

financial constraints.

Contributed to business growth by confirming customer satisfaction with service and quality.

Practiced and utilized personal skills of building community supports, key coalitions, and strong positive relationships, with proven success through personal relationships backed by strength in programs, personnel, and client care management.

Coordinated and assured implementation with outside services through regular monitoring and progress review and oversaw the continuity and quality of all client services while adhering to guidelines as per Waiver standards.

Partnered with clients to develop reachable goals and reasonable action lists for individualized service plans.

Harrison School District 2 Colorado Springs, CO

Sub Paraprofessional, Life Skills

09/2010 – 05/2012

Assist special education teacher in helping students with behavioral and/or emotional disabilities by implementing IEP guidelines for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education student needs and proving a consist environment.

Reinforced social skills learned by creating learning experiences that make content meaningful to all students.

Direct service to students, communication with teachers, staff and parents; evaluation and discipline; and curriculum development and adaptation.

Understanding of central concepts and methods of inquiry; used a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

Assist personnel as required for the purpose of supporting student in the completion of their work activities.

Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.

Education and Training

Blair College Colorado Springs, CO

Medical Coding and Billing Certificate

11/2000

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