Abbigail Meinen
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 7 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Home Instead
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
General Manager
Hangry Ohana
Fountain, CO
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
Caregiver
Pikes Peak Towers
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean and properly sanitized.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CONo Degree - Latin
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, COHigh School Diploma -
The Vanguard School
Colorado Springs, CO05.2021
Skills
- Community integration
- Progress documentation
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- First Aid and Safety
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Care Plan Assessment
- Patient care
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Recording vital signs
- Transporting patients
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Responding to emergencies
- Conducting intakes
- Companionship and emotional support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Bathing
- ADLs Assistance
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Relationship building
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- First Aid and CPR
- PPE Compliance
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Instead
03.2022 - 04.2022
General Manager
Hangry Ohana
08.2021 - 03.2022
Caregiver
Pikes Peak Towers
08.2015 - 08.2020
No Degree - General Studies
University of Colorado Denver
No Degree - Latin
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
High School Diploma -
The Vanguard School
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