Ashley Poteet
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with a diverse background in personal care assistance at Amerigroup and baking internship at Escoffier Online. Excelled in providing emotional support and client care. Learned mastering baking techniques, demonstrating a 100% commitment to client satisfaction and food safety standards. Skilled in multitasking and offering compassionate care, I bring a unique blend of interpersonal and technical abilities to any team.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Amerigroup
Clifton, NJ
02.2021 - Current
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Intern Baker
Escoffier Online
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Prepared and baked goods such as cakes, cookies, muffins, pies, and breads according to recipes.
- Cleaned baking equipment and utensils including mixing bowls, measuring cups, pans, trays, ovens and other tools used in the preparation of bakery items.
- Organized ingredients needed for each recipe prior to baking.
- Maintained a clean work environment throughout the day by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces and disposing of waste materials properly.
- Monitored temperatures inside ovens during baking processes to ensure food safety regulations were met.
- Ensured that all food items were prepared according to company standards.
- Followed health codes and regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Participated in weekly meetings with head chef discussing new menu ideas or changes in production techniques.
- Mixed dough using electric mixers following specific recipes provided by head chef.
- Cut dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters or other specialized tools.
- Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.
- Cleaned baking equipment, utensils, and work areas according to hygiene standards.
- Monitored oven temperatures and baking times for optimal product outcomes.
- Followed recipes and baking instructions precisely for consistent product quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology / Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH09-2025
Associate of Arts - Pastry
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Online05-2022
Associate of Arts - Pastry
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Online11-2021
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
61 Preakness Ave,Paterson, NJ 0752206-2006
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Client Advocacy
- Emotional support
- HIPAA compliance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate care
- Safety awareness
- Baking
- Food safety and sanitation
- Baking techniques
- Multitasking and organization
- Ingredient selection
- Food safety
- Food handling standards
- Professional telephone manner
- Ingredient measurement
- Pastry preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Team player
- Adaptive and creative
- Active listener
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Calendar management
- Keyboarding skills
Affiliations
- Art
- Gaming online
- Mother of seven
Accomplishments
- Recipe published with UGA cooking camp
Timeline
PCA
Amerigroup
02.2021 - Current
Intern Baker
Escoffier Online
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology / Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Pastry
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Associate of Arts - Pastry
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
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