Jean Switala
Otisville,NY
Summary
Compassionate caregiver possessing gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect. Expertise in Geriatrics. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 20-25 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Back of the House Staff
Sweet Kneads
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring positive experiences and repeat business.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during peak hours.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices.
Administrative Assistant
Freedom Doors and Construction
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed scheduling and coordinated appointments for executives to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, ensuring easy access to documents and compliance with company standards.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, enhancing communication of project status to stakeholders.
- Streamlined office procedures by implementing new organizational tools, improving overall operational effectiveness.
Private Duty Nanny
Burgess Family
03.2021 - 03.2025
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children under care.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational and recreational programs.
- Fostered nurturing environment, promoting emotional and social development in children.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and behavioral concerns.
Private Duty Caregiver
John W. Galligan Surveying
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Personal Care Aide
Caregiver Personal Care Aides, Community Home Health Care
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Assist with the activities of daily living
- Supervise medication administration
- Coordinate medical appointments and transportation for home care clients
- Shop for and prepare meals according to dietary restrictions
- Maintain safety in the home setting
- Assist with treatments and prescribed therapy programs
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records
- Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
Certified Home Health Aide
All Aspects Home Health Agency
07.2009 - 04.2013
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Changed sterile dressings.
Certified Home Health Aide
Atlantic Health System
10.2005 - 05.2009
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Changed sterile dressings
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with Charge Nurse to address concerns and protect each person from any harm
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homestead Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
03.1999 - 08.2005
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Changed sterile dressings
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding geriatric patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Orange Ulster Boces
Goshen, NY06-2014
High School Diploma -
Port Jervis Senior High School
Port Jervis, NY1987
Skills
- Advanced interpersonal skills Customer interface expertise
- Communication skills Exceptional workflow management
- Commitment to quality and service Talented client relations manager
- CPR certification Multi-line phone operation proficiency
- Strong communication skills
- Developing menus
- Benefits
- Blood pressure
- Communication skills
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- CPR
- Clients
- Client relations
- Home care
- Prepare meals
- Medication administration
- Progress
- Quality
- Safety
- Phone
- Therapy
- Transportation
- Vital signs
- Workflow
- Community integration
- State regulations knowledge
- First aid and safety
- Progress documentation
- Cooking meals
- Wound care maintenance
- Physical therapy administration
- Errands
- Appointment setting
- Light cleaning
Timeline
Back of the House Staff
Sweet Kneads
08.2025 - 05.2026
Administrative Assistant
Freedom Doors and Construction
03.2022 - 03.2025
Private Duty Nanny
Burgess Family
03.2021 - 03.2025
Private Duty Caregiver
John W. Galligan Surveying
10.2018 - 04.2020
Personal Care Aide
Caregiver Personal Care Aides, Community Home Health Care
05.2017 - 10.2018
Certified Home Health Aide
All Aspects Home Health Agency
07.2009 - 04.2013
Certified Home Health Aide
Atlantic Health System
10.2005 - 05.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homestead Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
03.1999 - 08.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Orange Ulster Boces
High School Diploma -
Port Jervis Senior High School