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Catherine Buckingham

Dunedin,FL

Summary

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Rita Buettner
Dunedin, Florida
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to patient's daughter.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Reported concerns to patient's daughter to promote optimal care.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on client.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.

Administrative Assistant

Progressive Energy Consultants
Clearwater , FL
01.2021 - 03.2024
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
  • Created travel arrangements for senior managers according to their requirements.
  • Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
  • Prepared expense reports on behalf of executives in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
  • Developed project plans for various tasks assigned by upper management.
  • Monitored progress on projects assigned by upper management.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
  • Proofread content for typo-free emails and documentation.
  • Developed and implemented filing systems, both digital and physical, improving document organization and retrieval efficiency.

Education

CNA Certification - CNA

CNA Academy of Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
12-2016

Associate in Administrative Assistant - Business

Southeastern Business College
Jackson, OH
06-1991

Skills

  • Patient Companionship
  • ADL Assistance
  • Progress Documentation
  • Documentation

Timeline

Caregiver

Rita Buettner
01.2023 - 11.2024

Administrative Assistant

Progressive Energy Consultants
01.2021 - 03.2024

CNA Certification - CNA

CNA Academy of Clearwater

Associate in Administrative Assistant - Business

Southeastern Business College
Catherine Buckingham