Debbe Metzger
Pasadena,MD
Summary
Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care. First aide certified with advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. Seeking a long term care position.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Caregiver
Edgewater, MD
11.2018 - Current
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications through [Action] and [Action]
Cashier
Lowes
Pasadena, Maryland
09.2018 - Current
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
Concierge
Spring Arbor of Severna Park
Severna Park, MD
03.2016 - Current
- Answered an average of 20 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
- Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
- Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
- Greeted customers entering the facility to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed
- Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
- Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments.
Home Caregiver
True Companion Care
Arnold, Md
09.2015 - Current
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing
Caregiver
Self Employed
Annapolis, Md
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
Caregiver
Self Employed
Severna Park, Md
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Nanny/Babysitter
Self Employed
Hanover, Md
04.2011 - 03.2012
- Made healthy snacks and meals for 1 children.
- Closely monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Caregiver
Self Employed
Severna Park, Md
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Caregiver
Self Employed
Severna Park, Md
05.2007 - 01.2009
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
- Reported to family any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming
Patient Care Tech
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
09.1994 - 08.2004
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
- Answered patient calls for care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
DuVal High School
Lanham, MD1988
Skills
- Compassionate caregiver
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Trustworthy companion
- Committed team player
- Dedicated hospice care provider
- First Aid certified
- Compassionate
- Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
- Companionship and emotional support
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Medication administrationLifting [Num
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Timeline
Caregiver
Caregiver
11.2018 - Current
Cashier
Lowes
09.2018 - Current
Concierge
Spring Arbor of Severna Park
03.2016 - Current
Home Caregiver
True Companion Care
09.2015 - Current
Caregiver
Self Employed
03.2014 - 01.2016
Caregiver
Self Employed
01.2012 - 01.2014
Nanny/Babysitter
Self Employed
04.2011 - 03.2012
Caregiver
Self Employed
01.2009 - 01.2011
Caregiver
Self Employed
05.2007 - 01.2009
Patient Care Tech
Anne Arundel Medical Center
09.1994 - 08.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
DuVal High School
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