1. Katie Fjerstad
206.304.8403
Fjerstad2013@gmail.com
First and foremost, I would like to thank you for taking the time to consider
hiring me for a position in Human Services. I have been employed at Judson Park
retirement community since December of 2013 and I feel that my qualifications suit
this job description to a tee. My daily duties include but are not exclusive to- Greeting
family and guests as they enter our community, handling all incoming callsfor
residents and team members,updating the morning report and census of our Health
Center and our residential community that is sent out to team leaders and medical
team, distributing mail to 300+ residents and team members,responsible for
apartment motion reports ensuring the safety of our residents, submitting work orders
to our housekeepers, custodians and maintenance, ordering office supplies for all
departments,being a residential teamleader for special events, taking part in
Masterpiece living team meetings, balancing the till at beginning and end of shift, and
handling all emergency calls and directing EMTs to correct apartments.
My skills and abilitiesare,but not limited to- I am extremely proficient with
outreach and networkingfor the staff and participants in the Senior Services and
recreational field. I am trained and certified in First Aid/CPR. I carry a Washington
State Food Handler’s Permit so I am more than happy to assist in the kitchen when
necessary;I believe that no job is too large or too small when working as a team. I
have acted as MOD at my previous employer for 12 years. I have had extensive
training in interpersonal skills and am well-practiced in cultural diversity.
I carry with me many skills that I can also bring to Senior Services and
recreation. I am able to handle multiple tasks and I work well under pressure. I
attempt to provide solutions to existing dilemmaswith sensitivityand creativity. I am
able to deal with the public with poise and tact in stressful situations. I consider
myself a self-starter that is able to read, interpret, direct and follow rules, regulations,
policies and procedures. I am most definitely a team player that is patient and
resourceful. I give much energy and enthusiasm in activities involving Senior Services
and other related programs because to me there is nothing more important than
providing helpand resourcesto others.
I believe that I would be a wonderful addition to the staff as I have a diverse
amount of experience in this field. My interest in this position is a positive reflection
on the experience and strengths I have gained thus far and I have much passion in
learning so much more! I have graduated this past August with honors from the
Human Services program at Highline Community College. There is nothing that I
could possibly desire more than to bring my skills and abilities to the Senior Services.
I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the position and I will be in touch
in the next five days to confirm a time and place for our meeting. Once again, I thank
you for your time and consideration and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Katie Fjerstad