KARYN DUFF
Auburn,NY
Summary
Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature.
Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.
Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering 2 years of healthcare expertise. Energetic and personable with thorough knowledge of medication, potential side effects and adverse reactions. Skilled in administering topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Well-versed in monitoring vital signs for indications of medication issues and general health changes.
Committed HOME HEALTH AIDE offers 11 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping with passion for helping others.
Caring HOME HEALTH AIDE dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies.
Dedicated HOME HEALTH AIDE brings 11-year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CASHIER
LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT
AUBURN, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Verified deactivation and removal of Electronic Article Surveillance Tags from products at point of sale.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Medication Aide
NORTHBROOK HEIGHTS
Auburn, NY
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Trained Medication Aide
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Residential Aide
NORTHBROOK HEIGHTS
Auburn, NY
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Home Health Care Aide
PEREGRINE HOME CARE SERVICES
Skaneateles, NY
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.3
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- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Home Health Aide
PERONAL TOUCH
Queens, NY
10.2011 - 02.2014
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
FOOD PACKER
FRESH DIET
Brooklyn, NY
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Checked food goods for quality to remove unwanted items and pack fresh goods.
- Wrapped and packed perishable food in boxes based on quality and quantity.
- Lifted, moved and organized large boxes of food to transport to and from storage.
- Kept records accurate and current by documenting movements in company system.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Decontaminated work areas using sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
- Prepared food packaging boxes by folding and taping.
- Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals.
- Promoted delivery productivity by accurately labeling and organizing containers.
- Set up, started, and shut down production line equipment to resolve issues and at beginning or end of work shift.
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harry S Truman High School
Bronx, NY01.2010
Skills
- Shipment Procedures
- Cash Register Operations
- Product Scanning
- Call Response and Transfer
- Employee Training
- Fluid Measurement
- Mobility Assistance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Caregiver Relations
- Observation Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Nutrition and Diet
- Universal Precautions
- Willingness to Learn
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Injury Prevention
- Meal Preparation
- Care Monitoring
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Patient Positioning
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Catheter Care
- Biohazard Disposal
- Emergency Response
- Patient Safety Management
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Feeding Tube Management
Certification
- Certified Home Health Aide, Personal Touch - 2011
Timeline
CASHIER
LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT
10.2021 - Current
Home Health Care Aide
PEREGRINE HOME CARE SERVICES
02.2020 - 06.2020
Medication Aide
NORTHBROOK HEIGHTS
05.2019 - 11.2020
Residential Aide
NORTHBROOK HEIGHTS
05.2019 - 11.2020
Home Health Aide
PERONAL TOUCH
10.2011 - 02.2014
FOOD PACKER
FRESH DIET
05.2010 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Harry S Truman High School