Patrick Hoikka
Cokato
Summary
Quietly social and intelligent caregiver with a zeal for learning and a passion to help others find grounding in wholistic health. Sustains integrative thinking through thoughtful, mission-pertinent discussion. Encourages team cohesion through constructive and candid conversation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchaser
GK Millwork and Cabinetry
Cokato, MN
07.2024 - Current
- Scheduled and made purchase orders of cabinetry components for timely project delivery
- Organized and maintained cleanliness of company inventory
- Delivered pre-finished cabinet components to project sites
House Counselor
Village Ranch
Cokato, MN
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained a supportive and growth-oriented environment for residents by setting morals-based standards and fostering trust within those standards
- Promoted a healthy balance of cohesion and independence among residents by encouraging virtuous living and teaching habitual self-training
- Encouraged wholesome behavior modification techniques for improved and long-term emotional regulation
Trim Carpenter Apprentice
Niemela Construction Inc
Saint Michael, MN
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Learned basic tools and procedures in the shop to construct cabinet boxes
Interior Painter
Finnish Painting LLC
Buffalo, MN
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Shared knowledge and experience in mentoring younger painters to enhance company performance
Civil Affairs Specialist
United States Army Reserve
Eastern Europe
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Wrote reports to higher command on team goals and activities and their effect on the mission
- Gained critical experience in building functional team cohesiveness in a greater institutional setting
Interior Cleaner
My Cleaning LLC
Monticello, MN
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Promoted a positive company image through professional appearance, punctuality, and courteous interactions with clients
Interior/Exterior Painter
Finnish Painting
Monticello, MN
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Prepped and painted residential homes and commercial buildings
- Communicated and negotiated project cost and scope to clients
Civil Affairs Specialist
United States Army Reserve
Arden Hills, MN
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Completed Army Basic Training course
- Learned the concept of information-sharing platforms between military and civil institutions
Trim Carpenter Apprentice
Stellar Trim
Buffalo, MN
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Learned basic carpentry tools and terminology
- Aided experienced carpenters in high-detail work
- Completed menial tasks per work needs
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, MN
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Monitored patient vitals, stocked rooms, charted patient information
- Aided nurses and fellow CNAs as needed
Home Care Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington State Individual Provider One
Lake Stevens, WA
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Assisted with bathing, feeding, oral hygiene, and grooming of seven-year-old chair-bound client with spinal muscular atrophy
- Learned and used BiPAP, cough assist, suction machine, and G-Tube pump
- Kept client comfortable and entertained at home and on public outings
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Care Center of Monroe
Monroe, WA
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Monitored vital signs, documented condition and care to help keep residents clean, comfortable, and independent
- Emphasized teamwork in patient care under floor nurses' oversight
Dietary Aide and Dishwasher
Regency Care Center of Monroe
Monroe, WA
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Prepared snacks and set meal trays orderly and specific to residents' dietary needs
- Washed and sanitized dishes and utensils, and kept kitchen's food and surfaces organized and clean to state food preparation standards
Parts Finishing Technician, Quality Assurance Inspector
Toolcraft, Inc.
Monroe, WA
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Detached, cleaned of burrs, and sanitized a large variety of general mechanical, medical, and aeronautical metal and plastic CNC machined parts
- Helped in monitoring passing of all parts through Quality Assurance department by measurement and visual inspection
- Communicated issues to/between machinists and main office staff
Au pair (In-Home Caregiver)
Kinnunen, Jussi and Anna
Sipoo, Finland
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Took care of, fed, played with, and helped clean up after family of six boys, ages nine to infant
- Became conversationally articulate in the Finnish language, while encouraging and supporting family's use of colloquial English
Education
90+ Credits - General Studies
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNAssociate of Arts - Russian
Defense Language Institute - Foreign Lang. Center
Monterey, CA03-2021
Suomen yleistieto todistus - Finnish language, culture, and history
Jämsän Kristillinen Kansanopisto
01.2012
High School Diploma - General Studies
Dassel-Cokato High School
Cokato, MN01.2011
Skills
- Inquisitive and intuitive mindset
- Team-playing
- Gentle, caring manner
- Light experience with medical terminology
Certification
- Nurses Aide - Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- Nurse Delegation Certified, General Care
- Nurse Delegation Certified, Diabetic Care
Languages
Finnish
Limited Working
Russian
Elementary
Interests
- low-key competition group sports (baseball, pickleball, tennis, hockey, soccer)
- outdoors adventuring: hiking/backpacking, running, canoeing, snorkeling
- creative writing
Timeline
Purchaser
GK Millwork and Cabinetry
07.2024 - Current
House Counselor
Village Ranch
03.2024 - 07.2024
Trim Carpenter Apprentice
Niemela Construction Inc
11.2023 - 02.2024
Interior Painter
Finnish Painting LLC
10.2022 - 04.2023
Civil Affairs Specialist
United States Army Reserve
11.2021 - 10.2022
Interior Cleaner
My Cleaning LLC
04.2021 - 11.2021
Interior/Exterior Painter
Finnish Painting
08.2018 - 12.2019
Civil Affairs Specialist
United States Army Reserve
02.2018 - 07.2018
Trim Carpenter Apprentice
Stellar Trim
10.2017 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Cloud Hospital
02.2017 - 09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Care Center of Monroe
04.2016 - 08.2016
Home Care Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington State Individual Provider One
10.2015 - 02.2017
Dietary Aide and Dishwasher
Regency Care Center of Monroe
05.2015 - 12.2015
Parts Finishing Technician, Quality Assurance Inspector
Toolcraft, Inc.
09.2014 - 08.2015
Au pair (In-Home Caregiver)
Kinnunen, Jussi and Anna
01.2013 - 07.2013
Suomen yleistieto todistus - Finnish language, culture, and history
Jämsän Kristillinen Kansanopisto
High School Diploma - General Studies
Dassel-Cokato High School
90+ Credits - General Studies
St. Cloud State University
Associate of Arts - Russian
Defense Language Institute - Foreign Lang. Center