Ellen Crable
West Richland,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Veterans Administration Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- 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.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
House Cleaner
Myself
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
Accounting Specialist
DFAS Pacific
09.2001 - 08.2003
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Input financial data and produced reports using government software program.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Coached, trained and delegated tasks to 2 team members to meet specific department goals.
- Analyzed financial information and made proactive adjustments.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.
Accounting Specialist
8th Finance Battalion
05.2000 - 04.2001
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Conducted inprocessing briefings to incoming military members.
- Analyzed financial information and made proactive adjustments.
- Met accounting financial standards by providing accounting department annual budget information.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
Finance Specialist
US Army
04.1997 - 05.1998
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Prepared and submitted processed financial documents through the military system.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
- Identified process issues and made recommendations for improvement or correction.
- Addressed customer financial needs through discovery and processing of financial forms in the military system.
Education
Bachelor of Humanities - Fine Arts And Psychology
Washington State University, Tricities, WA
Richland, WA05.2024
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05.2019
Skills
- Strong Ethics
- Problem Identification
- Quick Learner
- Disciplined Work Habits
- Client Records Management
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Developing Client Trust
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Time Management
- Inclusive and Open
- Reading Comprehension
Timeline
Caregiver
Veterans Administration Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2022
House Cleaner
Myself
05.2012 - 10.2014
Accounting Specialist
DFAS Pacific
09.2001 - 08.2003
Accounting Specialist
8th Finance Battalion
05.2000 - 04.2001
Finance Specialist
US Army
04.1997 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Humanities - Fine Arts And Psychology
Washington State University, Tricities, WA
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Central Texas College
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