Gretchen Beatty
DragonflyPhotography
Madison, FL,FL
1
Certification
35
years of professional experience
Dependable Home Health Aide with 5+ years of experience providing hands-on personal care, meal preparation, and mobility support. Known for accurate documentation, clear communication, and compassionate assistance with daily routines.
Work History
Home Health Aide
5 Years 1 Month- Delivered hands-on assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting while ensuring dignity and comfort throughout personal care.
- Monitored vital signs to support patient care by promptly reporting condition changes to nursing staff.
- Coordinated safe body mechanics for mobility transfers and positioning while applying fall-prevention practices.
- Prepared meals aligned with dietary instructions and promoted proper hydration during daily routines.
- Monitored medication reminder delivery to reinforce adherence to prescribed care plan requirements and scheduled dosing times.
- Managed light housekeeping, laundry, and sanitation tasks to keep living spaces clean and well maintained.
- Recorded care activities with accuracy and relayed care status updates to supervisors and family members.
Photographer Owner
34 Years 9 Months- Oversaw shoot logistics by scheduling shoot days, confirming locations, and ensuring equipment readiness for filming.
- Performed routine maintenance on camera lenses and lighting gear to maintain consistent production readiness.
- Reviewed client requirements to define creative goals and translate requested image styles into production-ready direction.
- Composed shots across different viewpoints and perspectives to capture precise, well-framed images.
- Developed strong client rapport by communicating clearly and maintaining professional standards.
- Planned photo shoot locations, scheduled booking details, and coordinated logistics with clients and related contacts.
- Managed customer service experience across full engagement lifecycle, from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
Caregiver
1 Year- Supported activities of daily living by assisting residents with bathing, dressing, and grooming tasks.
- Monitored resident well-being, identified changes in condition, and reported updates to nursing staff promptly.
- Scheduled and communicated medication reminders to reinforce adherence to prescribed care plans.
- Recorded care activities in resident records and shift reports, ensuring precise and complete documentation.
- Monitored patient medication administration processes and assisted patients with self-administered medication routines.
Waitress
4 Months- Coordinated seating assignments and monitored table turnover timing to maintain smooth dining room operations during peak service.
- Verified order details in POS systems and relayed special requests to kitchen staff to ensure accurate preparation.
- Served tables with attentiveness and resolved guest concerns promptly and professionally.
- Provided structured training for new servers on menu knowledge, service standards, and point-of-sale procedures to ensure accurate order entry and compliant service delivery.
- Replenished supplies for dining service, organized designated sections, and maintained clean dining areas for guest readiness.
- Reviewed menu options and suggested complementary beverages to support upselling and enhance guest satisfaction.
Caregiver
1 Year 10 Months- Provided hands-on assistance with resident bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living tasks to support independent living.
- Regularly monitored resident well-being and reported observed changes to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Maintained precise documentation of care activities across resident records and shift reports.
- Monitored call light signals and handled urgent resident requests promptly across shifts.
- Assisted meal service activities to promote proper hydration and ensure safe dining practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
- GPA 3.8
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
Data Entry - Data Entry
- GPA3.5
- Ranked in Top 5% of class
High School Diploma
- GPA 2.5
Skills
Patient care
Nutritional meal prep
Bathing assistance
Dressing assistance
Feeding assistance
Medication administration
Residential maintenance
Meal preparation
Basic cleaning tasks
Housekeeping
Home maintenance
Certification
- HCA - Home Care Aide
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living Center
09.2020 - 09.2021Read More
Waitress
Outz Too
05.2020 - 09.2020Read More
Caregiver
The Courtyard Of Loveland Assisted Living
07.2018 - 05.2020Read More
Photographer Owner
DragonflyPhotography
01.1992 - CurrentRead More
Argosy University
Associate of Applied Science from Paralegal Studies
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Career Point Business School
Data Entry from Data Entry
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Will Rogers High School
High School Diploma
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