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Elmina Miller

Greensboro,MD

Summary

Diligent caregiver for elderly patients ensuring safety and quality of life. Focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions.Self employed cleaner that specialized in providing quality service for residential and commercial clients. Excelled in event coordination and management for United Church along with managing administrative responsibilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Private Client
10.2019 - 05.2024
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
  • Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Event Coordinator

United Church
08.2016 - 09.2019
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Coordinated with vendors to deliver exceptional catering and audiovisual services during events.
  • Managed budgets effectively, negotiating contracts to secure cost savings without compromising quality.
  • Conducted post-event analysis, identifying areas of improvement for future events.

Office Manager

United Church
08.2016 - 09.2019

Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.

  • Conducted regular reviews of office procedures, identifying and implementing improvements for operational excellence.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.

Elderly Caregiver

Private Client
06.2012 - 07.2016
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as grooming, dressing, feeding, and giving attention to detail.
  • Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.

Residential House Cleaner

Self-employeed
02.2003 - 08.2016
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, hallways, bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, earning trust through reliability and attention to detail.
  • Established a reputation for punctuality, professionalism, and dependability that contributed to high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Sanitized apartments after move-out or prior to move-in.

Education

GED -

Polytech
Felton, DE

Skills

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Dementia Care
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Alzheimer's support
  • Incontinence care
  • Decision-Making
  • Clear Communication
  • Bedside Care
  • Project Management
  • Events logistics management
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Chesapeake College


GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Chesapeake College


BLS - Basic Life Support

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Private Client
10.2019 - 05.2024

Event Coordinator

United Church
08.2016 - 09.2019

Office Manager

United Church
08.2016 - 09.2019

Elderly Caregiver

Private Client
06.2012 - 07.2016

Residential House Cleaner

Self-employeed
02.2003 - 08.2016

GED -

Polytech
Elmina Miller