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Patricia A. Severud, MA, MSW Spokane, WA 99204 509-838-7088
620 W. Seventh Avenue # 408 psdb42de@westpos
t.net OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in the social work/human services field. EDUCATION Master of Social Work June 2010 Palliative Care Certificate ts in Sociology Major:Gerontology Minor:Psychology RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Home Care and Respite provider Private Home September 2010-present Spokane and surrounding areas * Companionship and quality time with resident * Light housekeeping and cooking Certified Long Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Spokane Neighborhood Action Program (SNAP) September 2009present Spokane, Washington * Provide information and education to the public regarding long term care. * Provide companionship while visiting with and acting on behalf of the resident . * Investigate, mediate and resolve complaints made by residents, families, frien ds, or staff. * Advocate for residents, while monitoring development and implementation of law s. Elder Caregiver October2006-November 2007 Private Home Spokane, Washington * Provide daily care for an elderly man living with Alzheimer's disease. * Facilitate communication between family members, medical personal, hospice emp loyees, and caregivers. * Provide palliative and hospice care. Hospice Volunteer May 2003-September 2006 Vitas Healthcare Corporation Lombard,Illinois * Provide intensive physical, emotional, spiritual, and social assistance to hel p ease the suffering associated with dying for the person, the family, the frien ds, and others involved. * Provide respite care, music therapy, personal care, feeding, and bereavement a ssistance. * Provide Pastoral care. * Attended continuous training seminars. Instructor (Part-time) January 1991-2004 Northwest Special Recreation Association Rolling Meadows, Illinois * Teach developmentally disabled and/or physically challenged children and adult May 2003 Roosevelt University Chicago, Illinois
Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington Master of Ar
s athletic and leisure activities. * Provide respite care. * Special Olympics Coach Administrative Support Services Officer II August 1990-September 2006 Hoffman Estates Police Department Hoffman Estates, Illinois * Court Liaison Officer: maintain open communication between the Cook County Cou rt and the police department. * Insure an accurate record of court proceedings and police officer records. Administrative Support Services Officer I * Staff police reception desk; answering and resolving non-emergency phone calls and inquiries. * Conduct parking enforcement, maintain animal control, and investigate accident s and incidents. Other Experience Available Upon Request AFFILIATIONS National Council on Aging, 2010-present American Psychological Association, 2002-present American Society on Aging, 2010-present Susan Komen Breast Cancer Society, 1999-present National Association of Social Workers, 2008-present The Benevolent Order of Elks, 2005-2008
620 W. Seventh Avenue # 408 psdb42de@westpos
t.net OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in the social work/human services field. EDUCATION Master of Social Work June 2010 Palliative Care Certificate ts in Sociology Major:Gerontology Minor:Psychology RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Home Care and Respite provider Private Home September 2010-present Spokane and surrounding areas * Companionship and quality time with resident * Light housekeeping and cooking Certified Long Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Spokane Neighborhood Action Program (SNAP) September 2009present Spokane, Washington * Provide information and education to the public regarding long term care. * Provide companionship while visiting with and acting on behalf of the resident . * Investigate, mediate and resolve complaints made by residents, families, frien ds, or staff. * Advocate for residents, while monitoring development and implementation of law s. Elder Caregiver October2006-November 2007 Private Home Spokane, Washington * Provide daily care for an elderly man living with Alzheimer's disease. * Facilitate communication between family members, medical personal, hospice emp loyees, and caregivers. * Provide palliative and hospice care. Hospice Volunteer May 2003-September 2006 Vitas Healthcare Corporation Lombard,Illinois * Provide intensive physical, emotional, spiritual, and social assistance to hel p ease the suffering associated with dying for the person, the family, the frien ds, and others involved. * Provide respite care, music therapy, personal care, feeding, and bereavement a ssistance. * Provide Pastoral care. * Attended continuous training seminars. Instructor (Part-time) January 1991-2004 Northwest Special Recreation Association Rolling Meadows, Illinois * Teach developmentally disabled and/or physically challenged children and adult May 2003 Roosevelt University Chicago, Illinois
Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington Master of Ar
s athletic and leisure activities. * Provide respite care. * Special Olympics Coach Administrative Support Services Officer II August 1990-September 2006 Hoffman Estates Police Department Hoffman Estates, Illinois * Court Liaison Officer: maintain open communication between the Cook County Cou rt and the police department. * Insure an accurate record of court proceedings and police officer records. Administrative Support Services Officer I * Staff police reception desk; answering and resolving non-emergency phone calls and inquiries. * Conduct parking enforcement, maintain animal control, and investigate accident s and incidents. Other Experience Available Upon Request AFFILIATIONS National Council on Aging, 2010-present American Psychological Association, 2002-present American Society on Aging, 2010-present Susan Komen Breast Cancer Society, 1999-present National Association of Social Workers, 2008-present The Benevolent Order of Elks, 2005-2008
