Dina Petersen
Sioux Falls
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver with 5 years of experience in human services. Delivered personalized assistance to residents in assisted living, specializing in Alzheimer’s, dementia, mobility support, and vital sign monitoring. Maintained a safe and engaging environment that fosters dignity and independence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Caregiver/Shower Aide
The Inn On Westport
Sioux Falls
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living with personal care needs.
- Doing 15 to 18 showers per day.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents.
- Working with residents with dementia and Alzheimer.
- Monitored vital signs and tracked changes in behavior or physical condition, reporting any concerns to medical staff or family members.
- Utilized patience and techniques when working with residents experiencing cognitive decline or anxiety.
Caregiver
Touchmark At All Saints
Sioux Falls
11.2021 - 06.2024
Provider compassionate care and assistance to elderly residents with activities of daily living.
Assisted with personal care tasks, including bathing, showers, grooming, dressing.
Supported residents with their meals to ensure proper nutrition and care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liceo De Ciencias Secretariales
Guatemala, Guatemala 01.1999 - 05.2002
Skills
- Personal care
- Daily living assistance
- Patient assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Senior care knowledge
- Patient companionship
- Healthcare documentation
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Empathetic listening
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong ethics
- Emotional support
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Caregiver/Shower Aide
The Inn On Westport
06.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Touchmark At All Saints
11.2021 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Liceo De Ciencias Secretariales
01.1999 - 05.2002