Alicia Wilder
Randolph,Vermont
Summary
Driven by a strong desire to excel in my career, focused on acquiring valuable work experience to enhance my skill set and boost my marketability. Keenly interested in professional growth and development, committed to exploring new opportunities aligned with aspirations. Continuously seeking challenges and pushing boundaries to make significant contributions to any organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels Home Care
Colchester, VT
07.2024 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
Cashier/ Food Prep
Green Goddess Cafe
Stowe, VT
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
PCA
TLHC
Barre, VT
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Milker
VTC Dairy Farm
Randolph, VT
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Milking the animals
- Clean equipment
- Heard animals
- Other duties as requested
Cashier
Maplewood
South Royalton, VT
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Handling cash and credit transactions
- Closing register and store
- Janitorial duties
Kitchen Assistant
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Assisted with preparation and cooking of meals at college dining hall.
- Stocking and worked various stations in the dining hall.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Materialized Query Table Technician
GW Plastics
Royalton, VT
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Responsible for review of parts from assembly line for quality assurance
- Responsible for packing and packaging of parts in preparation for shipping.
Clerical Assistant
Randolph Chiropractic Associates
Randolph, VT
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsible for upkeep.
- Organized and cleaned workspace
- Assisted with filing of confidential patient information and records.
Education
Diploma -
Randolph Union High School
Randolph, Vermont06.2017
Randolph Tech Center
Randolph, VT06.2017
Skills
- Oil changes
- Customer relations
- Vehicle repair assessments
- Basic animal care
- Experience with horse care
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Manual labor
- Organizational aptitude
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- End of life care
- Vital work
- Managing medications
- Personal care
Other Experience
CRM software, vehicle lifts, tire removal/change, oil changes, brake maintenance, light replacement, state inspections, customer relations, vehicle repair assessments, Basic animal care, experience with horse care in particular, haying, desire to learn, Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong work ethic around attendance, prefers manual labor and tasks, organizational aptitude, capable of working both independently and in a team setting
Accomplishments
Graduated from Randolph tech as a machanic and agricultural. Taking care of children and adults that are in need of care. Such as end of life, or personal care or getting people there needs.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels Home Care
07.2024 - Current
Cashier/ Food Prep
Green Goddess Cafe
06.2024 - 03.2025
PCA
TLHC
01.2019 - 02.2021
Milker
VTC Dairy Farm
05.2018 - 06.2018
Cashier
Maplewood
05.2018 - 06.2018
Kitchen Assistant
Dartmouth College
09.2017 - 11.2017
Materialized Query Table Technician
GW Plastics
04.2017 - 05.2017
Clerical Assistant
Randolph Chiropractic Associates
08.2016 - 12.2016
Diploma -
Randolph Union High School
Randolph Tech Center