Alexa Pittsinger
Haltom City,TX
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Home Health
02.2022 - Current
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Cook Shift Leader
Jack In The Box
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined cooking processes and procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Streamlined food preparation tasks for more efficient service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring timely repairs and replacements as needed for uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among team members and addressing issues proactively before they escalated.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.
- Upheld strict adherence to company policies regarding food handling practices, employee conduct, and dress code requirements.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
Grand Prairie High School
Grand Prairie, TX2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient transportation
- Meal Preparation
- Housekeeping
- Schedule Management
- Feeding Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility support
- Patient Care
- Dressing assistance
- Interpersonal Communication
- First aid and safety
- Home Safety Assessments
- State regulations knowledge
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient Advocacy
- Disability Support
- Elder Care
- Emergency Response
- Progress Monitoring
- Self Motivation
- Certified Home Health Aide
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Dementia Care
- Reliability
- Time Management
- Daily Charting
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Heavy Lifting
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Wound Care
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Jack In The Box
09.2022 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
Home Health
02.2022 - Current
Grand Prairie High School