Emily Harmon
Roseville,California
Summary
Graduated student with AA degree in Gerontology seeking opportunity to expand my experience and skills in caring for seniors. Dedicated caregiver with excellent compassion, patience, and care for seniors. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and patient individual providing intentional companionship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Staff Member
Pilgrim Pines Camp
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Directed/lead worship team.
- Assisted in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and maintaining calendars for optimal time management.
- Involved in food customer service, maintaining inventory, taking orders, followed recipes to prepare menu items, and keeping kitchen clean and organized.
- Coordinated group activities, gathered and organized supplies, instructed groups on how to execute activity.
Nanny
Jordan and Ashton Smith
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Cared for a 2 year old, 4 days a week.
- Supported child in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization, and emotional well-being.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties including doing dishes, laundry, sweeping, and vacuuming.
- Provided transportation for activities outside of home as well as transportation for childs swim lessons.
Senior Caregiver
Shannon Chorley
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Offered companionship and kindness to my client
- Assisted client with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patient by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patient move around personal spaces.
- Developed strong rapport with patient and family, fostering trust and open communication.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in range of motion and muscle strength.
- Provided daily recreation therapy; music, painting, card games, reading, etc...
- Replaced bandages and dressings to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Cooked meals and assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for client completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
Volunteer
Aegis Senior Living
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted Activity Director in organizing and leading residents in recreation activities such as card games, crafts, puzzles, etc...
- Learned how to create activity calendar
- Executed set up and tear down for activities.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Logged resident attendance
Kitchen Staff Member
Camp Alta
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
Volunteer
Atria Senior Living
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted the Activity Director in activities for the residents
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with special events and programs
- Executed set up and tear down for activities
Volunteer
Auburn Ravine Terrace
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted Activity Director in activities for residents
- Executed set up and tear down for activities
- Assisted residents to activity room
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Gerontology
American River College
Sacramento, CA05.2020
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Patience
- Recreational Activities
- Activities of Daily Living
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility support
- Client documentation
- Physical therapy support
Timeline
Support Staff Member
Pilgrim Pines Camp
07.2024 - 08.2024
Nanny
Jordan and Ashton Smith
09.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Caregiver
Shannon Chorley
04.2020 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Aegis Senior Living
02.2020 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Atria Senior Living
10.2019 - 11.2019
Volunteer
Auburn Ravine Terrace
09.2019 - 11.2019
Kitchen Staff Member
Camp Alta
04.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Gerontology
American River College
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