Christina Duncan
Osawatomie
Summary
Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Provider
Resource Center For Independent Living
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and performing routine housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Coordinated meal planning efforts based on dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring proper nutrition intake for all assigned clients.
- Addressed emergency situations promptly and effectively while adhering to established protocols for crisis intervention and escalation when necessary.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Deli Manger
Moon's Hometown Market
05.2011 - 05.2016
- Managed supply chain functions for deli supplies, ingredients and merchandise.
- Maintained an organized workspace, facilitating efficient workflow and reduced preparation time.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring product freshness and implementing proper rotation practices.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated deli staff to align compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues to their satisfaction.
- Ensured a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Worked closely with other department managers to improve cross-functional collaboration within the store.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05.2024
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Emotional Support
- First aid and safety
- Patient Care
- Customer Service
- Employee Supervision
- Task Delegation
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety Compliance
- Staff Training
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Resource Center For Independent Living
08.2016 - Current
Deli Manger
Moon's Hometown Market
05.2011 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Johnson County Community College
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