Dawn Christine Foust is seeking a position in human services utilizing her education in applied science and human services. She has over 15 years of experience in roles such as life enrichment assistant, resident care assistant, and home health aide. Foust has strong communication, management, and leadership skills developed through organizing activities, counseling residents, and leading crisis situations. She is proficient in Microsoft Office and references are available.

1. Dawn Christine Foust
8390 Brockway Rd. Yale, MI 48097 (810) 858-2059 dawnfoust72@yahoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-foust-10b62287
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in the Human Service field that offers the opportunity to give care and support for my community.
Education
BACHELOR’S DEGREE 2015 BAKER COLLEGE
Major: Applied Science Minor: Human Services
Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
· Creative, organized and efficient. Able to take on a variety of tasks.
· Designed and organized activities to assist residents to meet care plan objectives.
· Facilitated programs in compliance with residents’ interests, abilities, and needs.
· Planned, prepared, and implemented community outings and trips.
· Organized and arranged transportation for residents to and from various appointments weekly.
COMMUNICATION
· Strong communication skills using phone, e-mail, instant messaging and written communication.
· Understanding of diverse populations and diversity in age groups
· Counseled residents in need, maintained communication with various departments regarding residents.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office – created and published monthly newsletter.
LEADERSHIP
· Ability to take control in crisis situations taking responsibility in the moment and directing others as needed.
· Lead scheduled activities with residents daily.
· Successfully created and presented multiple presentations.
Experience
LIFE ENRICHMENT ASSISTANT SANCTUARY AT MERCY VILLAGE DECEMBER 2011 TO MAY 2016
· Strategize, organize and implement various activity programs throughout each week.
· Utilize a variety of mediums and supplies to facilitate craft projects, games, and learning programs.
· Monitor, supply and stock the sundry store on a daily basis.
· Interact with residents and address any issues that they have day to day
RESIDENT CARE ASSISTANT SANCTUARY AT MERCY VILLAGE JUNE 2005 TO DECEMBER 2011
· Assisted residents with all daily living activities as needed.
· Maintained the health, safety and comfort of the resident and their environment.
· Communicated residents’ symptomology and behavioral changes to the nurse, monitored health issues.
HOME HEALTH AIDE VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION DECEMBER 2000 TO JUNE 2005
· Conducted home health visits with homebound patients in need.
· Performed light housekeeping duties.
· Helped patients with all daily living needs.
· Maintained health and safety of patients.

2. Dawn Christine Foust
8390 Brockway Rd. Yale, MI 48097 (810) 858-2059 dawnfoust72@yahoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-foust-10b62287
PROFESSONAL REFERENCES
Shelley Baird
Life Enrichment Coordinator: Sanctuary at Mercy Village
3636 Cribbins Road
Clyde, MI 48049
(810) 325-1643
Kay Falk
Head Concierge: Sanctuary at Mercy Village
2213 Elmwood St.
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 985-4871
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Judy Johnson
Friend of 10 years
475 Hamilton Road
Peck, MI 48466
(810) 378-5223