Andrea Rowe
Florence,OR
Summary
Compassionate caregiver skilled in medication administration, personal care assistance, and health monitoring. Dedicated to creating safe environments and enhancing client dignity through effective care planning and patient advocacy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Enchanted Gardens
Florence, Oregon
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Coordinated medication schedules for timely administration, contributing to improved health outcomes.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Facilitated recreational activities to foster social engagement among residents.
- Recorded care activities in resident records according to policies.
- Promoted residents' hygiene and self-esteem by providing support for bathing, dressing, and personal care.
- Created a pleasant and safe environment for clients by maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the facility.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance social engagement among residents.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Promoted independence by supporting self-care skills in bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Conducted laundry services for clients' clothing and bedding to ensure hygiene and health standards were met.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or a wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Catering Staff Member
Gaylord Michigan Eagles
Gaylord, Michigan
04.2011 - 07.2015
- Served food and beverages during events efficiently.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout each event by responding quickly to guest requests or inquiries in a polite manner.
- Provided a variety of food and beverage options to guests during the event.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining areas to enhance guest experience.
- Maintained cleanliness of the buffet area before, during, and after each meal service period.
- Assisted catering manager in setting up event space, confirming all necessary items were present for successful event execution.
- Set up event spaces for banquets and special occasions.
- Set up banquet tables and chairs in accordance with event specifications.
- Dismantled banquet tables and chairs after events following the catering manager's instructions.
- Assisted with loading and unloading delivery trucks before and after events.
- Stocked beverage stations prior to each meal service period with appropriate supplies such as cups, napkins, utensils, condiments.
- Prepared food for events, following recipes and instructions from the catering manager.
- Served guest tables by transporting meals and beverages from kitchen and bar areas.
- Collaborated with catering staff to maintain smooth operations during events, facilitating timely service and guest satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Washed and sanitized dishes used during meal service periods. used during meal service periods and returned them to their proper storage locations afterwards.
- Ensured that all food was served promptly and properly presented according to standards set by the caterer.
- Handled cash and processed payments for catering services.
- Operated and cleaned catering equipment, including coffee machines and dishwashers.
- Performed various food service tasks to support the team during busy periods.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hot foods or hazardous materials such as cleaning products or sharp objects.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing guest inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sherman E Burroughs High School
Ridgecrest, CA06-1971
Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care assistance
- Health monitoring
- Care planning
- Patient advocacy
- Safety protocols
Timeline
Caregiver
Enchanted Gardens
08.2016 - 06.2019
Catering Staff Member
Gaylord Michigan Eagles
04.2011 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Sherman E Burroughs High School