- Reading
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Camping
- Exploring various art forms, such as watercolor, oil, and collage, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Volunteering
- Train Travel
- Photography
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Mindfulness Practices
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Creative Writing
Barbara Schwenk
Data Entry
Rochester,MN
Summary
Dedicated Elderly Caretaker and administrative professional with a proven track record at Mayo Clinic, adept in compassionate caregiving and efficient office management. Excelled in enhancing elderly clients' quality of life and streamlining office processes, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal communication and meticulous organizational skills. Achieved significant improvements in client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caretaker
Voluntary Work
04.2015 - Current
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, social outings, and errands as needed, enhancing overall mobility and engagement in community activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to specific dietary requirements while accommodating personal preferences, supporting optimal health outcomes for clients with various medical conditions.
- Developed strong relationships built on trust with both clients and their families through exceptional communication skills and genuine empathy.
- Advocated for clients'' best interests in complex situations involving healthcare decisions or interactions with external service providers.
- Enhanced elderly clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate, attentive care and companionship.
- Reduced instances of falls and injuries by implementing safety measures and regularly monitoring living environments.
Volunteer
Mayo Clinic
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Provided patients with snacks, books/magazines, healing hands massage, comfort, and conversation.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- I used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented the Mayo Clinic with pride and trust, always maintaining a positive and professional image while providing patients with much-needed services.
Aerial Spraying Office Administrative Assistant
Aero Spray Inc.
04.1988 - 05.2014
- Supported pilots through detailed mapping of target fields, coordinated travel arrangements, and prepared crucial documents.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure smooth integration into the team.
- Optimized calendar management for pilots by scheduling grower spray orders strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Developed a filing system for historical documents, preserving essential company records and improving access to information.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by promptly addressing inquiries via phone or in-person visits.
- Expedited invoice processing, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions in the accounting system.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with diligent task prioritization, delegation, and follow-up.
- Reduced errors in documentation by meticulously proofreading and editing written materials.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient filing and organizational systems.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to handle all human resources documentation quickly.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, perform direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Education
No Degree - Office Technology
Control Data Institute
Minneapolis, MN01-1984
Bachelor of Science - Art And Art History
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05-1980
Skills
- Bedridden care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Medical appointment coordination
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Grooming and dressing assistance
- Dementia Care
- Social interaction
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Management
- Incontinence care
- Transportation Services
- Fall prevention
Accomplishments
- Achieved positive interactions by effectively helping people.
- Supervised a team of 9 staff members.
- Achieved the creation of Aero Spray Inc. through effectively helping create a successful business plan.
Affiliations
- Med City Art Festival, Rochester, MN
Certification
- Minnesota Driver's License
- Certification of achievement from the Control Data Institute
- Certification of achievement from the Mayo Clinic Volunteer Program
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offQuote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Software
Windows 365
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Mayo Clinic
05.2017 - 09.2020
Elderly Caretaker
Voluntary Work
04.2015 - Current
Aerial Spraying Office Administrative Assistant
Aero Spray Inc.
04.1988 - 05.2014
No Degree - Office Technology
Control Data Institute
Bachelor of Science - Art And Art History
St. Cloud State University
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