Dynamic and compassionate professional with proven expertise in elderly and dementia care, honed at Penny Lane Assisted Living. Skilled in multitasking and organization, I excel in creating safe, supportive environments, enhancing patient quality of life. Demonstrated ability to adapt and build meaningful relationships, ensuring dignified, patient-centered care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Penny Lane Assisted Living
04.2010 - 10.2016
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Prepared Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, for residents during 3 days overnight shifts.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Administered and tracked routine medications for each client on Medication Administration Record spreadsheet (MARS)
Update MARS daily/monthly basis when medications were discontinued, new medications where added, and new clients were admitted.
Updated resident files on a routine basis.
Planned monthly menus according to state regulations and resident requests. Ordered groceries monthly using computer software.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Coordinated with caregivers, and management to organize special birthday and holiday celebrations with a special dinner and gifts, and family members.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Administrative Assistant
OppenheimerFunds Shareholder Services
04.1993 - 10.2009
Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Scheduled appointments promptly, ensuring optimal use of executive time while minimizing conflicts or cancellations.
Seamlessly interacted with colleagues to plan and complete special projects.
Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
Coordinated and booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation and prepared itinerary to facilitate successful trips.
Fostered a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns and facilitating team-building activities.
Drafted professional correspondence on behalf of executives, fostering strong relationships with clients and partners alike.
Handled administrative tasks such as expense report processing or invoice reconciliation efficiently; allowing executives to focus on high-priority responsibilities without distraction.
Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting company interests and employee privacy.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, expediting project completion times and enhancing overall efficiency.
Enhanced communication between departments through proactive coordination of meetings and events.
Used software to coordinate meetings, appointments, and tasks senior executives.
Organized travel arrangements, ensuring smooth transitions for executives during business trips.
Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress against deadlines, providing updates to executives as neede
Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress against deadlines, providing updates to executives as needed.
Offered assistance, collaboration and clerical support to auditors throughout entire review process.
Reviewed incoming communications for urgency or importance; prioritized correspondence accordingly for executive review or action.
Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.
Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
Took notes and dictation at meetings.
Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership.
Organized and updated schedules for executives.
Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Domimican High School
Whitefish Bay WI
05-1965
Skills
Dementia care
Elderly care
Dependable and responsibly
Multitasking and organization
Strong ethics
Adaptability and flexibility
Patient companionship
Accomplishments
Learned compassion and understanding of residents in assisting living homes.
How to use many different resources to achieve the results you are looking for
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of special events.
Certification
Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
QMAP certified to administer medications
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Jigsaw Puzzles
Mystery, Romance, History Novels, Adult coloring books
History Channel
Historical Movies,
Classic Romantic Comedy Movies
Card Games
I like trying new recipes and food trends
Fashion
Music
Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
Swimming
Timeline
Caregiver
Penny Lane Assisted Living
04.2010 - 10.2016
Administrative Assistant
OppenheimerFunds Shareholder Services
04.1993 - 10.2009
Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
QMAP certified to administer medications
High School Diploma -
Domimican High School
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