Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Caregiver Inc.
06.2022 - 04.2023
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Direct Support Professional
Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Inc
06.2019 - 12.2021
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Child Care Provider and In-Home Cleaning Service Provider
Self-employeed
09.2003 - 06.2019
Provided childcare services over several years for two children approximately 1 ½ years apart in age from newborn to seven years old
Provided regular home cleaning services for multiple households including cleaning kitchens, living rooms, hallways, restrooms, stairways, and bedrooms; dusting and cleaning furniture and fixtures; sweeping, vacuuming, and scrubbing floors as needed; emptying trash receptacles and washings windows, walls and ceilings as required.
Assistant Bookkeeper
Schoon Corporation
01.1995 - 09.2003
Assisted with accounts payable and accounts receivable duties and bank reconciliation
Prepared bank deposits
Performed credit check on new tenants for Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park
Processed and acted as point of sale on rents for Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park & Mini-Storage
Assisted with corporate income, real estate and personal property tax preparation
Notary public
Performed administrative duties including data entry, filing and general office administration.
Service Clerk
GTE
08.1978 - 06.1994
Assigned service lines to homes and businesses
Dispatched service techs for repairs, new construction and business lines
Acted as liaison between customers and service techs
Consolidated lines as needed
Performed additional administrative duties including data input, filing and copying as needed
Promoted to Service Clerk from Operator position where duties included assisting with local calls and providing directory support.
Education
Portage High School
Portage, IN
01.1977
Skills
Reliable, dedicated, self-starter, motivated, organized, and responsible individual
Versatile knowledge of many computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel and Office 365
Excellent customer service skills
Effective organization skills and the ability to well maintain time and schedules
Abundant experience with general office administration
First aid and safety
Client Support
Medication Administration
Client documentation
Housekeeping tasks
Transportation
Appointment Scheduling
Volunteer Experience
09/2018 to 09/2019, Not Your Shame Ministries, Portage, IN, Board of Directors Record Keeper, As Board of Directors Record Keeper for Not Your Shame Ministries, I took notes during the regular Board of Directors Meetings, and kept and distributed the minutes
09/2017 to 09/2019, Not Your Shame Ministries, Portage, IN, Director's Assistant, Assisted the Director with communications as needed including returning and making phone calls, and sending and responding to emails, Kept track of receipts and monthly expenses in Excel and submitted reports to the Director. Assisted with fundraising and sponsorship programs including sending sponsorship letters to potential donors and kept track of sponsors, Tracked inventory of supplies that were handed out to at risk persons and ensured that stock was on hand and readily available.