Colleen Salapack
Canton,OH
Summary
I'm reliable, no call off unless a emergency. Easy to get along with people. I Love gardening. I learn easy. I'm into arts & crafts. Very adventurous, wall climbing, working out, ziplines adventure tree courses, hiking.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with [Number] years supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, [Task] and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Caring seniors service
Canton, OH
08.2016 - Current
- 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 using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- 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.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Dental Office Manager & Caring Giver for Seniors
Dr. salapack & Caring seniors service
7065 Wales N Canton Ohio 44720-4337 Whipple Ave Nw, Ohio
02.1992 - Current
- Dentist office- order products, organize the dental room drawers, organize the files, deep cleaning the the office
- Caring seniors service- take seniors to errands, light cleaning, make food for them, chat with them.
- Monitored inventory of dental supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Assisted in training new employees on office policies and procedures related to dental services.
- Implemented strategies to improve efficiency in the day-to-day operations of the office.
- Conducted regular audits of patient accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Advised administrative staff on proper filing techniques and methods for maintaining medical records.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner by investigating issues thoroughly.
- Oversaw ordering process from vendors to ensure that products were delivered on time.
Volunteer Cook
TLC
Canton, OH
01.2004 - 02.2012
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Education
GED -
Washington High School
Massillon, OH05-1987
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Compassionate Client Care
- Basic Housekeeping
- Incident Reporting
- Indirect Patient Care
- Elderly Care
- Emotional Support
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Client Documentation
- Community Activities
- Records Management
- Time Management
- Special Needs Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Relationship Building
- Housekeeping
- Daily Living Assistance
- Patient Care
- Flexible Schedule
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Ethics
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Care
- First Aid and Safety
- Supportive Companionship
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Multitasking and Organization
- Dementia Care
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Client Transportation
- Compassionate Communication
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
Timeline
Caregiver
Caring seniors service
08.2016 - Current
Volunteer Cook
TLC
01.2004 - 02.2012
Dental Office Manager & Caring Giver for Seniors
Dr. salapack & Caring seniors service
02.1992 - Current
GED -
Washington High School
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