Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, specifically in the lives those with developmental disabilities, alzheimers/dementia and the elderly.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
House Manager/Lead Medication Technician
Courtyard Manor of Howell
02.2021 - Current
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Created staffing schedules
Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
Communicated effectively with family members, nursing staff and pharmacy team members
Assisted with daily living activities
Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
Ordering supplies for the building in a timely manner to ensure functionality in the home
Passed medications according to the MAR
Wrote and assisted in writing Care Plans and Assessments for residents of the community
Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
Kept accurate chart notes on each resident in the community
Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in plans or circumstances without compromising on quality or results.
Enhanced family satisfaction with household management by addressing concerns promptly and efficiently.
Oversaw budget to manage expenditures and control costs.
Facilitated communication between family members regarding important updates or decisions related to the house manager role.
Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
Medication Technician
Patti Lewis Care Home, Inc
01.2014 - 02.2021
Memory care experience
Passing and documenting all medications
Daily living activities
Cleaning
Lifting and transferring
Shift leader
Bathing and toileting
Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Ensured proper disposal of expired or unused medications according to state regulations and facility procedures, maintaining a safe work environment.
Assistant Manager
Self Determination Model
09.2011 - 11.2013
I worked for four clients in the Self-Determination Initiative, each of them were my employers. My job as Assistant Manager/Assistant Lead Staff included many things such as:
Client Care- which entailed bathing, feeding, changing, personal hygiene, cleaning their homes and cooking their meals.
Medical- setting up and passing medications, following doctor's orders, taking clients to doctor's appointments, making doctor's appointments, physical therapy.
Managerial- assisting in making the schedule, dealing with conflict amongst the staff and/or clients, doing the monthly paperwork, organizing the paperwork, assisting the clients with finding staff, making important phone calls regarding the clients and their supplies
Other- I helped the clients schedule activities, I took the clients to activities, played games with the clients and assisted them in finding fun activities that they enjoyed doing
Assistant Manager
Renaissance Community Homes
07.2009 - 09.2011
I worked for four clients in the Self-Determination Initiative, each of them were my employers.I started out as a home health aide and worked my way up to becoming the assistant manager at the home I was working at. My job as Assistant Manager/Assistant Lead Staff included many things such as:
Client Care- which entailed bathing, feeding, changing, personal hygiene, cleaning their homes and cooking their meals.
Medical- setting up and passing medications, following doctor's orders, taking clients to doctor's appointments, making doctor's appointments.
Managerial- assisting in making the schedule, dealing with conflict amongst the staff and/or clients, doing the monthly paperwork, organizing the paperwork, making important phone calls regarding the clients and their supplies