Carol Kowalski
North Port
Summary
Compassionate professional with a background in caregiving, administrative support, and customer service. Skilled in assisting with daily living tasks, maintaining organized records, and providing reliable, high-quality support in personal care and office environments. Dependable, detail-oriented individual committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secretary
C&J Communications
Port Charlotte, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate records to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
- Assist with expense tracking.
- Organize client files.
- Answer and direct phone calls, take messages and requests.
Caregiver
Betty's INC
Port Charlotte, FL
07.2019 - 10.2023
- Assisted with daily living activities including bathing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Administered medications, prepared meals, provided companionship, assisted with housekeeping, transported clients to appointments, and reported health changes.
Dietary Aide/Patient Food Service
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Port Charlotte, FL
08.2008 - 04.2014
- Developed and implemented meal plans based on dietary needs, collaborated with food service staff, tracked patient preferences and intake, and adjusted diets accordingly.
Data Entry
Nielsen Media Research
Port Charlotte, FL
07.2001 - 07.2003
- Maintained organized records, ensured data accuracy and privacy, generated reports, and collaborated across teams.
Front Desk Clerk
Ministry of Tourism
Nassau, Bahamas
01.1993 - 06.1996
- Provided guest services, answered calls, handled complaints, verified IDs, and gave tourism info on local services and attractions.
Daycare Worker
Mary Star on the Wall
Nassau, Bahamas
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Managed drop-off/pick-up, supervised safety, assisted with feeding and changing, and maintained a clean classroom environment.
Education
GED -
L.W. Young High School/ Charlotte Technical College
Nassau, Bahamas/Port Charlotte, FL03.2008
Associate's Degree - Accounting
Florida SouthWestern State College
Punta Gorda, FL08.2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Organization
- Expense tracking
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Nutrition monitoring
- Adaptable problem-solving
- Companionship skills
Certification
First Aid CPR AED (Adult, Child & Infant)
Timeline
Secretary
C&J Communications
01.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Betty's INC
07.2019 - 10.2023
Dietary Aide/Patient Food Service
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
08.2008 - 04.2014
Data Entry
Nielsen Media Research
07.2001 - 07.2003
Front Desk Clerk
Ministry of Tourism
01.1993 - 06.1996
Daycare Worker
Mary Star on the Wall
01.1990 - 01.1992
GED -
L.W. Young High School/ Charlotte Technical College
Associate's Degree - Accounting
Florida SouthWestern State College