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Candace McCoy

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Candace McCoy

Summary

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering

Experienced Personal care assistance with over 4 years of experience in at home healthcare. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Reliable employee seeking entry level position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Instead Senior Care Home

Certified PCA
01.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.

Self Employed Services

PCA
10.2019 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.

Rainbow Drive Resort

Housekeeper
03.2019 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Responded to requests from patrons for linens and toiletries.
  • Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
  • Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
  • Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.

Self

Stay at Home Mother
08.2014 - 03.2019

Job overview

Stated home with my children while they were young.

Bouquet Palace

Floral Designer
09.2012 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
  • Researched latest design trends, colors and vendor products for use in new pieces.
  • Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals and other events.
  • Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths and gifts.
  • Properly package flowers and plants for damage-free delivery.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
  • Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals and banquets.
  • Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers.
  • Quoted, generated and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

American Stitchco

Team Leader
01.2011 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Led team of members while providing exceptional customer service.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
  • Coached team members in customer service techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching sales goals.
  • Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
  • Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
  • Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
  • Positioned as go-to person for up to staff members, troubleshooting complex administrative and training issues promptly.
  • Molded team and embraced change to adapt within dynamic market.
  • Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
  • Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
  • Partnered with managers to identify and capitalize on sales trends and brand initiatives.
  • Provided constructive criticism regarding quality assurance on collections team phone calls.
  • Planned, managed and directed daily board operations to increase revenue and reduce costs through P&L analysis.
  • Assisted offices with business development and customer service.

Wingshack

Head Waitress
01.2010 - 09.2010

Job overview

  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Trained staff members on use of POS system.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff and waiting on tables.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
  • Managed food resources, memorized orders and coordinated customer service.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety and well-being of guests.

Nimas Pizzeria And Catering

Manager
10.2008 - 11.2009

Job overview

  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.

Carnival Cruise Lines

Customer Service Representative
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Education

Cotter High School
Cotter, AR

05.2005

University Overview

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Patient Care Services Coordination
  • Linens Management
  • Patient Transport
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • Direct Supervision
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Lead / Manager experience
  • Phone and computer skills
  • Customer Service
  • Data Collection
  • Product Knowledge
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Scheduling
  • Data Entry
  • Account updating
  • Complaint resolution
  • Call Management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Live chat support
  • Clerical Support

Timeline

Customer Service Representative
Carnival Cruise Lines
03.2023 - Current
Certified PCA
Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2022 - 03.2023
PCA
Self Employed Services
10.2019 - 01.2022
Housekeeper
Rainbow Drive Resort
03.2019 - 10.2019
Stay at Home Mother
Self
08.2014 - 03.2019
Floral Designer
Bouquet Palace
09.2012 - 08.2014
Team Leader
American Stitchco
01.2011 - 07.2012
Head Waitress
Wingshack
01.2010 - 09.2010
Manager
Nimas Pizzeria And Catering
10.2008 - 11.2009
Cotter High School
Candace McCoy