Overview
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Makayla Christensen

Palisade

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Service Provider

Ability Advocates
07.2023 - Current

At Ability Advocates, our mission as DSPs is to integrate our clients into the community by taking them out on activities (Bowling, Rec Center, Movies, Mesa Mall, Museums, etc.). I also run a cooking class for my clients to have affordable, gut-healthy, and beginner-friendly meals. My other responsibility is maintaining the sanitization and cleanliness of our building and vehicles.

Assisted Living Caregiver

The Residence at Grand Mesa
05.2023 - 07.2023

During my time at the Residence, I assisted with the resident's ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), maintained detailed documentation on resident's activity, incidents, and progress, and upheld timely check-ins/pages with my residents, while ensuring the facility's policies and procedures.

Retail Associate

Homegoods
09.2021 - 05.2023

Home Goods rotated positions weekly. I would fulfill the Greeter position. As a Cashier I performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases

while checking prices, applying discounts, and label/remake tags. I also worked to meet special targets for credit card applications and special donations. Backroom and Flow I would use the in-store system to locate inventory and merchandise new products in visually appealing and organized displays. I processed boxes promptly and built furniture when necessary. I have also participated in Inventory days.

Education

Social Work

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Palisade High School
Palisade, CO
05.2022

Skills

  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Demonstrates Respect
  • Empathetic Support
  • Integrity Driven
  • Effective Communication
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Proficient Team Collaboration
  • Responsive to Change
  • Effective Problem Resolution
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Attention to detail

Awards

  • 3 Year Academic Letter
  • Cum Laude

Timeline

Direct Service Provider

Ability Advocates
07.2023 - Current

Assisted Living Caregiver

The Residence at Grand Mesa
05.2023 - 07.2023

Retail Associate

Homegoods
09.2021 - 05.2023

Social Work

Colorado Mesa University

High School Diploma -

Palisade High School
Makayla Christensen