Patricia A. Severud, MA, MSW 620 W.

Seventh Avenue # 408

Spokane, WA 99204
509-838-7088
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 Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington
Master of Ar
ts in Sociology May 2003
Major:Gerontology Roosevelt University
Minor:Psychology Chicago, Illinois

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 2009-
present
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
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