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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Saundra Renz

Pahoa,HI

Summary

Caring healthcare provider with almost 30 years of experience providing in-home care to multiple patients in multiple situations. Detailed when reviewing instructions and medical charts to appropriately administer medications, treatments, and/or behavioral modifications. Upbeat when entering patients' homes and throughout interactions for professional and personalized care services.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Self-employed
Pāhoa, United States
08.2016 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Developed rapport with clients and clients' families to create unfaltering, positive psychological/emotional environments for care.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

Worship Coordinator

Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church
Pahoa, HI
01.2013 - 07.2018
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
  • Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Overnight Awake Coordinator/Group Home Supervisor

REM WI. III
Rio, WI
02.1999 - 05.2003
  • Implemented behavioral modification strategies as outlined in client's treatment plan.
  • Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
  • Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
  • Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
  • Monitored direct care activities for optimal patient protections and infection control standards.
  • Maintained adequate coverage for residents' needs without exceeding budget targets by coordinating schedules and team workflows.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
  • Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI

BS - Biology

Faulkner State Community College

Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Psychology & Philosophy

University of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii

Skills

    • Attentive to People
    • Time Management
    • Needs Assessment
    • Supportive Personality
    • Client Records Management
    • Problem Identification
    • Critical Thinking
    • Clear Communication
    • Team Collaboration
      • Relationship Building
      • Social Perceptiveness
      • Caring Companionship
      • Communication Assistance
      • Documentation and Recordkeeping
      • Accurate in Following Orders
      • Laptop and Tablet Operation
      • Sound Judgment
      • Family Member Training

Certification

Credentials of Ministry obtained April 24, 2017

Licensed to perform marriage and/or Civil Union in the state of Hawaii obtained October 11, 1021 (License Number 2021-26740).


Timeline

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Self-employed
08.2016 - Current

Worship Coordinator

Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church
01.2013 - 07.2018

Overnight Awake Coordinator/Group Home Supervisor

REM WI. III
02.1999 - 05.2003

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Madison Area Technical College

BS - Biology

Faulkner State Community College

Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Psychology & Philosophy

University of Hawaii

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