Alana Boards
Kalamazoo
Summary
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
05.2017 - Current
- Read stories, sang songs, facilitated creative play and arts and crafts to promote learning.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Administered medications when sick and first aid when needed.
Census Enumerator
Census Bureau
04.2009 - 06.2009
- Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive personal information, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Efficiently organized collected data, facilitating timely submission to supervisors for review and analysis.
- Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven and expenses incurred to facilitate accurate reporting measures.
Home Health Caregiver
Progressive Residential Services
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Assisted disabled clients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs to support well-being.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Coordinated meal planning based on dietary requirements and preferences, contributing to optimal nutritional intake for each patient.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Managed time effectively while caring for multiple patients concurrently, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
Dietary Aide
Borgess Pipp Hospital
04.2006 - 11.2007
- Conducted inventory checks and organized stock rooms, refrigerators and freezers.
- Set up, decorated and served at holiday parties and any catered events in the hospital.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Supported fellow team members during peak times by assisting with tasks such as dishwashing and restocking supplies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Served meals to residents and delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Processed customer payments and balanced cash drawers.
Patient Safety Sitter
Borgess Medical Center
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Contributed to a positive patient experience through compassionate care and active listening during interactions with patients and their families.
- Managed stress effectively in high-pressure situations involving combative or emotionally distressed patients while remaining focused on providing quality care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient behaviors, interventions, and responses to support ongoing treatment plans.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by communicating pertinent information about each patient''s status to the incoming sitter or nursing staff member.
- Assisted in preventing falls and injuries by promptly responding to patient needs and requests for assistance.
- Reduced instances of self-harm by closely observing at-risk patients and intervening when necessary to prevent injury.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo, MI06-2004
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Detail-oriented
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Customer service
- Flexible
- Verbal and written communication
- Inventory management
- Food handling safety
- Childcare
- CPR training
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
05.2017 - Current
Census Enumerator
Census Bureau
04.2009 - 06.2009
Home Health Caregiver
Progressive Residential Services
09.2007 - 06.2008
Dietary Aide
Borgess Pipp Hospital
04.2006 - 11.2007
Patient Safety Sitter
Borgess Medical Center
01.2006 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Kalamazoo Central High School
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