Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Medical Technician
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BERNADETTE MALINDA

ST CLOUD FL,FL

Summary

Dependable, Versatile and compassionate professional with extensive experience in both management & caregiving, including dementia care, Alzheimer's support and medication management and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MANAGER

ST CLOUD SHIP & MAIL CENTER
05.2024 - Current
  • Mail Handling & Delivery:

* Ensure efficient and timely processing, sorting, and delivery of mail and packages.

* Monitor mail volumes and adjust staffing and resources accordingly.

* Oversee mail processing equipment and ensure its proper functioning.

  • Customer Service:

* Supervise customer service representatives to ensure prompt and courteous assistance.

* Resolve customer complaints and inquiries effectively.

* Promote postal products and services to customers.

  • Financial Management:

* Manage finances, including revenue collection, expense control, and budget adherence.

* Monitor inventory levels of postage stamps, envelopes, and other postal supplies.

  • Staff Supervision:

* Hire, train, and supervise postal employees.

* Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.

* Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues.

* Ensure employee safety and compliance with workplace regulations.

  • Staff Scheduling:

* Create and manage employee work schedules to meet operational demands.

* Ensure adequate staffing levels during peak periods.

  • Maintain a Safe & Clean Environment:

* Ensure the post office facility is clean, safe, and well-maintained.

* Conduct regular safety inspections and address any hazards.

  • Equipment Maintenance:

* Oversee the maintenance and repair of postal equipment.

* Coordinate with maintenance personnel and vendors for repairs.

  • Adhere to Postal Regulations:

* Ensure compliance with all postal regulations, procedures, and policies.

* Stay informed of changes in postal regulations and implement necessary adjustments.

  • Security & Safety:

* Maintain a secure environment to protect postal property and customer information.

* Implement security measures to prevent theft and fraud.

  • Community Relations:

* Build and maintain positive relationships with local businesses and community organizations.

* Participate in community events and promote postal services.

  • Technology & Innovation:

* Implemented new technologies and systems to improve efficiency and customer service.

* Stayed abreast of technological advancements in the postal industry.

Key Skills:

  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Customer service orientation
  • Knowledge of postal regulations and procedures

Caregiver

PRIVATE (THE DANIELS FAMILY)
12.2022 - 03.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

CAREGIVER

Griswold Home Health Care
09.2017 - 12.2022
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation,socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Monitored, document, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Caregiver

PRIVATE (MR ERNEST BURTLER)
11.2016 - 09.2017
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Medication reminder
  • Observe and documented any changes, report any changes to the charge nurse or care team, advocated for patient's needs with healthcare providers on the patient's care team.
  • managing appointments, communicating with other caregivers and ensuring continuity care
  • Meal preparation, record intake and output.
  • Assist client with range of emotion exercises.
  • Assist patient with walking and transferring (in and out of wheelchair)
  • Cognitive and emotional support. Offered comfort and addressing anxiety and agitation and created a calm and supportive environment.
  • Identified and addressed challenging behaviors, such as wandering, aggression or sundowning ( increased confusion and agitation in the evening)
  • Ensured a safe home environment by removing hazards.


Education

MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

ELITE INSTITUTION
ONLINE
04-2023

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

LUANAR
LILONGWE MALAWI
06-2014

Skills

  • End-of-life care
  • Dementia Care
  • Alzheimer's support
  • Incontinence care
  • Medication management
  • Data confidentiality
  • Diabetes care
  • Light housekeeping
  • Cooking meals
  • Time management
  • Documentation and reporting

Certification

  • Medical Technician
  • QA Manual tester


Medical Technician

Its a course that trains caregivers on how to administer medication to patients without making errors. it includes, ways certain medications are administers to the patients, ways to ensure that the patient is receiving the right dosage, how to make sure that the medication given to the patient is the right medication. It trains caregivers on how to discard expired medication, how to secure medication cabinets, how to refill medication through the physician's office and how to report any changes the medication might cause on patients

Timeline

MANAGER

ST CLOUD SHIP & MAIL CENTER
05.2024 - Current

Caregiver

PRIVATE (THE DANIELS FAMILY)
12.2022 - 03.2024

CAREGIVER

Griswold Home Health Care
09.2017 - 12.2022

Caregiver

PRIVATE (MR ERNEST BURTLER)
11.2016 - 09.2017
  • Medical Technician
  • QA Manual tester


MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

ELITE INSTITUTION

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

LUANAR
BERNADETTE MALINDA