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Chelsea Fochtman

Bessemer City,NC

Summary

I'm a self-driven individual whom tries to focus more on the good and the positive things in life. I'm a hard-worker, with exceptional cleaning, detailing, and organization skills. I possess the ability to make people feel comfortable around me, almost instantly. My client's health and safety are my main focus when I'm at work. I truly enjoy engaging with each and every client that I meet. I'm a caring and understanding person, that isn't too shy to go the extra mile. I prefer having a career that's meaningful and fulfilling. In my short time back in the field, I have met some of the sweetest and caring persons I've ever met. My clients make coming to work worth it, and I believe I've made the right decision in rejoining the healthcare field.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

BrightStar Care
Gastonia, NC
01.2024 - Current
  • Care for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Maintain clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Help client with medication self-administration.
  • Provide companionship and monitor health condition of clients.
  • Aide with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitor safety.
  • Transport clients to doctor appointments and social events.
  • Prepare high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
  • Help patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Entertain, converse with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.

Home Health Aide

Right At Home Realty
Gastonia, NC
12.2023 - Current
  • Assist with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Change bed linens and maintain a clean living environment for the client's safety.
  • Maintain a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Help clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Take initiative to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
  • Assist in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
  • Track and report clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Develop a strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Prepare meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Report any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.

Pet Care Specialist

Camp Chelsea
10.2016 - Current
  • Feed, monitor, and give pets meds as directed
  • Walk and engage in exercise for a variety of pets
  • Complete household duties: clean, water plants, etc
  • Communicate effectively with pet owners on a daily basis
  • Provide light basic training techniques for dogs
  • Tend to cats and other species of animals
  • Promote playtime and social interactions with pets
  • Keep records of business expenses: gas, treats, toys, food, etc
  • Transport to vet appointments when necessary.

Line Cook & Prep Cook

Terrace Cafe
Charlotte, NC
08.2014 - 10.2016
  • Maintain high standards of sanitization and cleanliness
  • Preps and cooks food items to order
  • Sets up and stock food items and other necessary supplies
  • Safe food and knife handling
  • Assist in the ordering of food stock and inventory
  • Trained to be a shift leader
  • Train and assist new team members.

Line Cook

Sheraton Hotel
Charlotte, NC
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment
  • Prep, cook, and plate meals for banquets and events
  • Assist with washing dishes and breaking down work stations
  • Assist with inventory and ordering of food delivery
  • Engage with customers on satisfactory cooked meals
  • Deep cleaned kitchen equipment and floors
  • Working in unison with other kitchen staff and front of house staff
  • Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely manner.

Residential Aide

Fidora & Associates
Roanoke, VA
05.2007 - 02.2009
  • Monitor patients and their daily progress and health conditions
  • Drive patients to day support (daily outings)
  • Ensure patients receive their proper medications
  • Provide assistance with daily tasks when needed, ie
  • Bathing, eating, getting in and out of bed, grooming, and getting dressed
  • Clean residential homes daily to ensure patients have a clean and safe home environment
  • Wash and fold laundry
  • Cook healthy and balanced meals for patients
  • Grocery shopping for patients' homes
  • Keep daily progress reports of patients' activities and moods.

Education

Associate Degree -

The Art Institute of Charlotte
03.2014

Certification -

Catch Canine Trainers Academy

Skills

  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to stay calm in high stress situations
  • Highly effective teamwork skills
  • Strong organization skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Time-management
  • Being able to understand and empathize with others
  • Problem solving
  • Execute assigned tasks in an efficient manner
  • Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency

Timeline

Home Health Aide

BrightStar Care
01.2024 - Current

Home Health Aide

Right At Home Realty
12.2023 - Current

Pet Care Specialist

Camp Chelsea
10.2016 - Current

Line Cook & Prep Cook

Terrace Cafe
08.2014 - 10.2016

Line Cook

Sheraton Hotel
06.2014 - 08.2016

Residential Aide

Fidora & Associates
05.2007 - 02.2009

Associate Degree -

The Art Institute of Charlotte

Certification -

Catch Canine Trainers Academy

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