George Barlow
Shenandoah,PA
Summary
Have a vast experience with both drug and alcohol and mental health support. I have taken care of people my entire life, before my Grandmother it was my Dad who unfortunately passed a year and a half ago. I have more compassion and understanding of the turmoil you go through in early recovery than most because I've been through it several times. I am used to chaotic situations and can calm people who are upset effectively. I can open peoples minds and give them new perspectives and the tools the change old habits. I've lived through more than ten things that should have ended my life and I truly believe I was put on this earth to help people.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
N/A
Shenandoah, PA
03.2018 - Current
- I have been assisting my grandmother in different daily functions ever since she has had dementia. Within the last year she has also developed cancer. Everyday is different because sometimes she cannot remember very much at all but other days she is in pretty independent.
- I coordinate her medication and make sure she takes them no matter how stubborn she is being. This includes making sure she eats all three meals whether I make them myself or one of the other family provides them and I heat them up.
- She is my best friend so I provide her with as much emotional and physical support I can; regularly watching tv and just spending as much time as I can with her. Since she is senile I make sure she knows I love her at least twenty times a day so she doesn't forget.
- When the Surgeon removed the cancerous growth on her leg, all of the fluid she retains from having an old heart broke the stitches on her wound and started flooding out. The wound was over an inch and a half deep; and for an entire month I stayed up all night changing the bedsheets and dressing on her open wound.. Every time she woke up she wouldn't remember that she had received surgery so I tried my best to remind her and keep her calm. I had to change her bed sheets up to twice a night and her wound dressing up to 10 times a night during the worst of it. The Doctors never thought that wound would heal but I made sure that it did with the help of some love , family members and nurses.
- Cleaning and doing everyday chores solely falls on my shoulders. I make sure I provide her with a clean house like she always did for me growing up.
- My family will step up and help when I am at work but I will continue to do these things everyday because I could never repay her for all of the things she has done for me. I love that woman more than life itself and I want to make sure she passes in her own home and dies with dignity.
General Laborer
Dunkin Donuts
St. Clair, PA
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Inspected coffee making equipment and appliances 10 times per week to verify functional operation.
- Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
- Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Landscaping Laborer
Joe Najunas
Shenandoah, PA
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Dug two ditches 40 feet long by two feet wide up to 6 feet deep in certain areas with a shovel.
- Replaces that dirt with railroad ties to stop one yard from falling into the neighbors yards.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks and wheelbarrows.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
Construction Worker
Mark Barlow
Frackville, PA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Built custom shelves for a walk in closet in an old house where nothing was level. This created a great challenge; every piece had to be a different size and perfectly cut to properly install it in the closet.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors, drywall, windows and crown molding.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
Education
Registered Nurse
Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing
Penn State Schuylkill, Schuylkill Haven PAHigh School Diploma -
Shenandoah Valley High School
Shenandoah, PA03.2013
Skills
- Provide clients with knowledge and support needed to get clean and stay clean
- Experienced in running groups, both AA and non AA
- Understand daily tasks of a care coordinator better than most
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- Client Relationship and Rapport
- Mobility Assistance
- Service-Oriented
- Patient and Compassionate
- Mental Health Support
- Elder Care
- Client Transportation
- Medical Terminology
Accomplishments
I am weeks away from successfully completing five years of probation. In the big book it talks about the addict who is incapable of being honest with himself and his chances are less than average. That was me, today I couldn't be further from the person I was in active addiction. I wake up everyday and try to be a better version of myself than the day before and so far even though I have my step backs it has worked for me. I have waited five years for an opportunity like this and I truly believe this is my time to shine.
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver
N/A
03.2018 - Current
General Laborer
Dunkin Donuts
01.2017 - 03.2018
Landscaping Laborer
Joe Najunas
05.2012 - 01.2013
Construction Worker
Mark Barlow
01.2010 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Shenandoah Valley High School