Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Jan Richards

Jan Richards

Batavia,OH

Summary


Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Comfort Keepers, excelling in patient companionship and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client autonomy through effective time management and problem-solving skills. Adept at medication management and providing high-quality care, fostering strong relationships that promote independence and well-being.

Also ask the goals of client, and then do all necessary in achieving that goal. Always ask what else I can do before I depart for the day

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Home Instead

Caregiver

Comfort Keepers, Private Duty, Hospice Care
12.2002 - Current
  • Supported clients in daily living activities, enhancing autonomy.
  • Handled weekly grocery shopping effic
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Conducted light housekeeping tasks to uphold cleanliness standards and maintain patient comfort.
  • Encouraged self-sufficiency by helping clients manage daily activities.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.

Petsitting

Jan’s Pets and Furry Friends
03.2000 - 07.2006
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
  • Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
  • Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and recommendations from satisfied customers.

Graphic Artist

Vivi Color, RPI Color Lab, and Marshwood Litho
08.1981 - 10.2000

  • Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.

Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.

Stripoed 4/C films, all pre-press. Developed film by hand in darkroom. Became the first Journeyperson that was a female Scitex Operator. Attended MIT to finish that effirt

  • Used Software to create images and layouts.
  • Enhanced brand visibility by designing eye-catching marketing materials and promotional campaigns.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Collaborated with clients to create visually appealing designs for print and digital media, meeting project deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction.

Education

No -

UC of Clermont College, Batavia, OH

Studied Stenography

Scitex Operator - Computer Graphics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
10.1990

Became Specialist in masking, and all color work. Clients included:

Weight watchers (my personal acct., to

Have chocolate appealing. Not drowning in Yellow, not too red, not too blue. Understood the balance for great, appealing color

M&M Mars

Klosterman’s donuts

RJ Reynolds tobacco company - (my personal account specializing in Joe cool, the detailing his fur, the color of his fur the details in his eyes and instruments of he and the band for camel cigarettes)


And Hauser Bush - (My personal acct at Cmas with Clydesdale, horses, snow scenes, ornaments, etc.)

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Emotional support
  • Strong ethics
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Patient companionship
  • Dementia care
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Supportive companionship
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Special needs care
  • Client transportation
  • Patient management

Timeline

Caregiver - Comfort Keepers, Private Duty, Hospice Care
12.2002 - Current
Petsitting - Jan’s Pets and Furry Friends
03.2000 - 07.2006
Graphic Artist - Vivi Color, RPI Color Lab, and Marshwood Litho
08.1981 - 10.2000
Caregiver - Home Instead
UC of Clermont College - No,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Scitex Operator, Computer Graphics
Jan Richards