Janet Upshaw
SOMERSET,WI
Summary
Experienced CNA knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver /Home Health Aide
SYNERGY HomeCare
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
24/7 Mobile Notary Service
Self Employed Services
11.2020 - Current
- Performed thorough review of document contents before notarization, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Set up and managed appointments for client notary service.
- Attended public notary seminars to stay informed of updates to relevant laws and regulations.
- Looked for signs of fraud or coercion and refused notarization.
- Updated journal with names and dates for permanent record.
- Certified and attested power of attorney documents, acknowledgements and deeds.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns and answering questions promptly and accurately.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations through meticulous attention to detail in reviewing and verifying signer identification.
- Prepared error-free loan packages for mortgage refinancing transactions that led to successful funding without delays or complications.
- Streamlined document preparation process, reducing errors and efficiently completing signings within designated time frames.
- Drafted and executed notarial affidavits in accordance with applicable laws.
- Administered oath to document signers to obtain affirmation of truth.
- Followed proper protocol when notarizing documents, verifying signatures and dates for compliance.
- Increased availability for last-minute appointments through flexible scheduling options tailored to meet individual client needs.
- Collaborated with title companies, attorneys, lenders, real estate agents, providing seamless coordination during closings transactions.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Developed comprehensive record-keeping systems that ensured easy retrieval of past notarizations when needed.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Built strong network of professional contacts, leading to repeat business and referral opportunities.
- Checked client identification to maintain compliance with state legal requirements.
Caregiver
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
10.2005 - 09.2012
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
CNA - CNA
Northwood Tech
New Richmond, WI12.2023
High School Diploma -
Buscher High Scool
Santa Clara, CA05.1967
Skills
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Care Plan Adherence
- Behavioral Management
Certification
Licensed CNA
I enjoy being with my family and my little poodle.
I moved back here to be with my family. Great and Grand Children. I have A small toy poodle she is now 14 years old. I love the snow, I think it is beautiful.
Timeline
Caregiver /Home Health Aide
SYNERGY HomeCare
04.2023 - Current
24/7 Mobile Notary Service
Self Employed Services
11.2020 - Current
Caregiver
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
10.2005 - 09.2012
CNA - CNA
Northwood Tech
High School Diploma -
Buscher High Scool