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Francine Decker

Hilo

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Elderly Caregiver with extensive experience at Hoonani Adult Care Home. Proven expertise in medication management and patient care, ensuring safety and emotional support for clients. Recognized for maintaining accurate records and providing exceptional companionship, enhancing the quality of life for those in my care. Motivated professional trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Private Care Giver
Hilo
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Maintained accurate records of client medication, doctor appointments and daily activities
  • Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
  • Bathe, groom and dress client
  • Took the client to outings, transfers in and out of the car, and transfers to and from the wheelchair, bed, and toilet.
  • followed Doctor orders

Mail Packer

Altres Staffing Agency
Hilo
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Checked stock levels on a daily basis to ensure availability of items for shipment.
  • Labeled boxes, crates, and other containers accurately.
  • Provided assistance in the assembly line when needed.
  • Assembled cardboard boxes according to orders
  • Packed products in accordance with specified instructions.
  • Wrapped items securely using appropriate packing materials.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times during loading and unloading operations.
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and packed items in boxes.
  • Prepared product shipments by packing boxes in accordance with company standards.

Grocery Clerk

Sack N Save Puainako
Hilo
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while handling merchandise.
  • Checked expiration dates on products regularly to ensure freshness.
  • Assisted in training new employees on store procedures and policies.
  • Greeted customers as they entered the store, provided friendly customer service and responded to inquiries.
  • Conducted regular inventories to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
  • Worked closely with management team to develop promotional strategies that increased sales.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company guidelines.
  • Organized backroom storage areas according to company standards.
  • Placed orders for new inventory from vendors based on sales trends or customer demand.
  • Stocked shelves, rotated merchandise and ensured product freshness.
  • Set up displays for seasonal promotions or events in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for damages or discrepancies between order forms and actual delivered goods.
  • Processed returns and exchanges in accordance with store policy.
  • Monitored expiration dates on food products to ensure quality control measures were met.
  • Utilized knowledge of store layout to direct customers towards desired items quickly.
  • Verified prices on tags against price sheets for accuracy and updated tags when necessary.
  • Provided assistance with loading groceries into customer vehicles upon request.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, mopping up spills and organizing shelves.
  • Organized backroom storage areas according to company standards for safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted customers with locating items in the store, answered questions about products and prices.
  • Contributed to front-end team success, assisting manager and co-workers with diverse daily tasks.
  • Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
  • Maintained and organized store displays to enhance product visibility and expedite product location activities.

Nurse Assistant

Hoonani Adult Care Home
Kamuela
01.2018 - 06.2022
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
  • Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
  • Observed universal precautions at all times when handling infectious materials or bodily fluids.
  • Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
  • Participated in team meetings with other healthcare professionals about individual patient plans of care.
  • Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
  • Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
  • Organized paperwork related to patient records such as lab results or physician orders prior to filing it away.
  • Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
  • Cleaned up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
  • Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
  • Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
  • Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
  • Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Guaranteed accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining patient charts and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nurse Assistant

Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI
06-2004

High School Diploma -

Kohala High And Elementray
Kapaau, HI
06-1995

Skills

  • Medication management
  • Patient care
  • Emergency response
  • Light housekeeping
  • Personal grooming
  • Companionship support
  • Record keeping
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety awareness
  • Emotional support
  • Attention to detail
  • Health monitoring
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Transfer assistance
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Daily living assistance
  • Elderly advocacy
  • Mobility support
  • State regulations
  • Workload management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer service
  • First aid and safety
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Compassionate client care
  • End-of-life care

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Private Care Giver
03.2024 - 03.2025

Mail Packer

Altres Staffing Agency
11.2023 - 01.2025

Grocery Clerk

Sack N Save Puainako
09.2022 - 10.2023

Nurse Assistant

Hoonani Adult Care Home
01.2018 - 06.2022

Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nurse Assistant

Hawaii Community College

High School Diploma -

Kohala High And Elementray

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