Jamie Howard
Cassopolis,MI
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Beacon Specialized Living, adept in medical chart documentation and fostering teamwork. Excelled in creating supportive environments, significantly enhancing client well-being. Skilled in housekeeping and emergency response, demonstrating leadership and a positive attitude to achieve project objectives efficiently. Is very organized and willing to jump in and help wherever needed.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Beacon Specialized Living
Dowagiac, MI
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Restaurant Cook
Lindys.
Cassopolis, MI
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Assisted fellow cooks with various tasks during peak meal periods.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Participated in menu planning activities to determine specialties or daily specials.
- Trained new employees on basic cooking methods and safety protocols.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Maintained sanitation, health, and safety standards in the kitchen area.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Talked to patrons about dietary issues and food allergies to prepare meals meeting individual needs.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Monitored stock of kitchen supplies and food.
- Followed established policies regarding portion sizes and waste management techniques.
- Operated grills, deep fryers, ovens and other kitchen equipment safely.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Inspected food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary working conditions.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dowagiac Union High School
Dowagiac, MI06-2024
Associate of Science -
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MISkills
- Physical therapy
- Housekeeping
- Chauffeuring
- Medical chart documentation
- Self-motivation
- Emergency response
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Research
- Analytical
- Verbal communication
- Team building
- Time management
- Planning
- Attention to detail
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Leadership
- Picks up hours
Affiliations
- I was a cheerleader for 7 years.
- I have been in 4-H for more than 10 years.
- I have been in multiple positions in my club including, 4 years president, 2 years secretary, 2 years treasurer
- Miss Dowagiac 2nd Runner up
- Reporter for the Cass County 4-H teen leaders association
- Several different academic awards towards my education
Accomplishments
- I received high honors in high school for my grades.
- Presidential awards in high school.
- The deans list in college.
Certification
- I have CPI training along with my CPR and I know how to use the dechocking devices.
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DSP
Beacon Specialized Living
05.2024 - Current
Restaurant Cook
Lindys.
01.2023 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Dowagiac Union High School
Associate of Science -
Southwestern Michigan College
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