personal statement for university
Discipline: Social Work and Human Services
Type of Paper: Essay (any type)
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 3-4)
Paper Format: APA
Pages: 1
Words: 275
Question
A written statement that includes a brief description of your personal background, training, experience, and career goals. Also include your reasons for seeking admission to your chosen program, personal and professional strengths, areas of growthHuman Services graduate with 10+ years experience providing physical and direct care to individuals with mental illness and physical disability. Committed to serve in Human Services, seeking an opportunity to help support and advocate for my community. A prompt and flexible team player. Skilled in intercultural communication with fluency in English and French. Experience in documentation using Microsoft Office.
Education
Metropolitan State University, Bachelors of Science in Human Services, 2021
Work Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Personal Care Assistant | 2019- Present
Ebenezer, Minneapolis MN
• provide medication, personal cares, and documentation.
• Observes residents and reports status.
• Support with onboarding of new staff.
Direct Support Professional | 2015-2018
Rem Hennepin, Minneapolis, MN
• Provided client assistance with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Facilitated patient activities of daily living.
• Provided companionship and plan for social activities, outing and volunteering.
• Logged patient daily activity in credible, recording rehab session time and type of services provided.
Independent Living Skills Coach - Mental Health | 2012-2015
Living Well Disability, St Paul, MN
• Supported people with their physical, social, and psychological well-being.
• Serve in psychiatric rehabilitation.
• Documented, scanned, faxed, and organized clients’ intake health information.
• Led group and individual services for clients.
• Aid individual with financial management and spending choice.
Volunteer Experience
Hennepin County Family Services, Brooklyn Center, MN | 2017-2018
• Helped clients with MNsure, unemployment, and child support applications.
• Assisted with print out documents and occasionally interpreted for French speaking clients.
Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP), Brooklyn Center, MN | 2020-2021
• Assisting in the packing of CEAP Essentials, sorting food rescue, and providing curbside grocery service to participants.
