April Distefano
Rockmart,GA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Associate
Home Depot
Cedartown, GA
08.2015 - 10.2019
- Assisted with visual display maintenance, sign pricing and information changes and organization of garden center equipment.
- Unloaded products from trucks and transported to appropriate garden center areas using pallet jacks and merchandiser wagon carts.
- Documented inventory counts and reported to supervisor to identify shrink and damages.
- Created pricing labels for displayed products with pricing guns and label makers.
- Operated reach truck to fill customer orders and pick merchandise in store.
Caregiver
Heavenly Sitters
Woodstock, GA
03.2008 - 05.2018
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockmart High School
Rockmart, GA05-1991
Skills
- Patient Companionship
- Meal Preparation
- Basic Housekeeping
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Plan Adherence
- First aid and CPR
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation
Timeline
Garden Associate
Home Depot
08.2015 - 10.2019
Caregiver
Heavenly Sitters
03.2008 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Rockmart High School