Danielle Favre
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Family Resource Home Care
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed state compliance courses for medical and emergency training
- Fulfilled ADL’s daily for each individual client such as housekeeping, medication reminders, meal preparation, and hygiene
- Handled client’s cards and cash for grocery shopping and medication pick up
- Transported client’s to and from appointments according to tracked mileage
- Encouraged exercise and healthy eating habits
- Handled outbursts and difficult clients professionally and kept situations under control.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Crew Member
Arby’s
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Operate cash registers and payment devices to receive payments from customers in cash or by card
- Promote excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with customers and co-workers
- Take orders for food and drinks at drive-thru station
- Prepare/assemble sandwiches efficiently while maintaining kitchen areas
- Follow sanitation guidelines to wash dishes to code.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Maintained balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
- Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
- Supported management in implementing operational improvements such as updated training manuals or revised schedules.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within retail environment.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Lifted up to 40 pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads.
Family Nanny
Jahn Family
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Babysat the children when parents had to attend after work functions and date nights
- Prepared meals, entertained with board games, read stories and planned assorted crafts
- Assisted with homework as needed
- Promoted healthy habits
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment for children and myself.
- Fostered a nurturing and supportive environment by consistently addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of each child.
- Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing educational and stimulating activities.
- Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
- Promoted healthy habits through nutritious meal planning and engaging in regular outdoor activities with the children.
- Assisted school-aged children with homework completion, ensuring timely submission of assignments while reinforcing study habits.
- Adapted quickly to evolving family dynamics or schedule changes to ensure a smooth transition period for the children involved.
- Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
- Encouraged independence among the children through guidance on personal hygiene routines such as dressing up or brushing teeth.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities including meals served, medications administered if any; reporting promptly to parents when needed.
Seafood Clerk
McMenamin Family ShopRite
10.2023 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge in the seafood department.
- Ensured freshness of seafood products by conducting regular inventory checks and maintaining proper storage conditions.
- Assisted customers with seafood selections, offering recommendations based on their preferences and dietary needs.
- Increased sales by creating visually appealing seafood displays and regularly updating signage to highlight seasonal items.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Demonstrated excellent knife skills for portioning, filleting, deboning, and trimming various species of fish.
- Reduced waste by closely monitoring product expiration dates and implementing effective rotation practices for perishable items.
- Maximized productivity during peak hours by efficiently multitasking between customer service responsibilities and stocking duties.
- Upheld the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the department, performing daily sanitation tasks such as washing cutting boards, utensils, display cases, and work surfaces.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
High School Graduate -
Cascade High School and Cascade Virtual Academy
Turner, OR06.2021
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Meal Preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Strong Ethics
- State Regulations Knowledge
- Flexible Schedule and Availability
- Time Management
- Compassionate Communication
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Empathetic listening
- Effective communication
- Stress management
- Safety Compliance
- Physical Stamina
Volunteer Experience
- Jan 2016- Oct 2019| Voluntary chef and waiter at charity banquets held in church halls
- Jan 2018- Dec 2019| Catholic Sunday School Teacher
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Seafood Clerk
McMenamin Family ShopRite
10.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Family Resource Home Care
02.2022 - 05.2023
Crew Member
Arby’s
01.2021 - 07.2021
Family Nanny
Jahn Family
01.2017 - 12.2019
High School Graduate -
Cascade High School and Cascade Virtual Academy