James Arvo
Journalism/Teacher
Collingswood,New Jersey
Summary
To contribute my quota to the care and well-being of all persons that will be entrusted in my care no matter what life situation they might be in. Dedicated health aide brings 11-year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care. Caring health aide dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude. Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Home Health Aide
One You Love Homecare
04.2023 - Current
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Reporter for G.B.C.
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
- Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
National Service Personnel at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (G.B.C's) Twin City Radio
Ghana National Service Secretariat, Accra, Ghana
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Coordinated regional service technician training and development.
- Directed and managed team of ten service technicians in regional capacity.
- Developed and enforced regional service policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with regional sales teams to identify and meet customer needs.
- Led regional service team meetings to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Monitored regional service operations to confirm compliance with industry standards.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Intern at Enquirer Newspaper
06.2005 - 10.2005
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Classroom teaching
Ghana Education Service
09.1999 - 12.2003
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 120 students
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Research
University Of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana 05.2001 - 01.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Child Psychology
Akrokerri Teacher Training College
Akrokerri, Ashanti, Ghana 05.1996 - 01.1999
Associate of Arts - Communications
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ 05.1992 - 01.1995
Skills
Meal Preparation
undefinedPersonal Information
Date of Birth: 10/24/1976
Timeline
Home Health Aide
One You Love Homecare
04.2023 - Current
Reporter for G.B.C.
01.2007 - 09.2009
National Service Personnel at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (G.B.C's) Twin City Radio
Ghana National Service Secretariat, Accra, Ghana
01.2006 - 12.2006
Intern at Enquirer Newspaper
06.2005 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Research
University Of Education, Winneba
05.2001 - 01.2005
Classroom teaching
Ghana Education Service
09.1999 - 12.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Child Psychology
Akrokerri Teacher Training College
05.1996 - 01.1999
Associate of Arts - Communications
Camden County College
05.1992 - 01.1995
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