Hazel Dodge
Berthoud
Summary
Driven to serve communities and help underrepresented populations. Experienced with crisis intervention, providing emotional support and resources to individuals in distress. Utilizes active listening and empathetic communication to de-escalate tense situations and offer immediate assistance. Knowledge of mental health principles and techniques, ensuring compassionate and effective support for those in need. Skilled in patient care, communication, and adaptive problem-solving. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing needs. Equipped to make significant impact in any healthcare environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Coordinator
Poverello Center
06.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to clients experiencing challenging situations or behaviors, including crisis situations
- Maintained accurate records regarding services rendered and reported any changes in a timely manner.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the facility and community settings, ensuring their voices were heard in decision-making processes that affected them directly.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss treatments, goals, and strategies for achieving them.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local regulations governing direct care services.
- Participated in on-call shifts as needed during evenings or weekends when additional coverage was required.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Part-time Nanny
Andrew Stickney
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Lead Counselor
Clear Creek Metropolitan District
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Lead outdoor activities (hiking, sports, nature walks) while ensuring camper safety.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration through group games and challenges.
- Foster social-emotional learning by encouraging empathy, communication, and problem-solving.
- Resolve conflicts by guiding campers through respectful, constructive discussions.
- Support positive behavior and emotional regulation through reinforcement and role modeling.
- Encourage self-reflection and personal growth by helping campers set and achieve goals.
- Create an inclusive, supportive environment that ensures all campers feel safe and valued.
- Created holistic activities suitable for all age groups.
Childcare Provider
Bright Minds Kids Zone - Fuel Fitness
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Assistant Manager
Papa Murphy's
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
Children's Yoga Teacher
Sweet Side Yoga
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
- Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
- Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
- Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
- Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT09.2024
Skills
- Disability Support
- Suicide prevention
- Legal compliance
- Sign language
- Child and adolescent development
- First aid and CPR
- Youth engagement
- Elderly care
- Crisis handling
- Psychosocial support
- Substance abuse awareness
- De-escalation techniques
- Intellectual disability awareness
- Behavioral health
- Mental health assessment
- Empathy display
- Boundary setting
LNGG
Spanish
Limited Working
ASL
Elementary
Awards
Dean’s list Spring 2023, Deans List Spring 2025, National Society Leadership and Success
Internship
Dance program for adults with disabilities– 2022-2024
Timeline
Direct Care Coordinator
Poverello Center
06.2024 - Current
Part-time Nanny
Andrew Stickney
09.2022 - 04.2024
Childcare Provider
Bright Minds Kids Zone - Fuel Fitness
09.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Counselor
Clear Creek Metropolitan District
06.2021 - 08.2023
Children's Yoga Teacher
Sweet Side Yoga
09.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Manager
Papa Murphy's
08.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Montana
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