Jennifer Olson
Care giver
Buzzards Bay,MA
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities and hygiene. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with wheelchair bound clients. Also experience with clients with Cerebral Palsy and Mental Disabilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Giver
Private Family
Woods Hole, MA
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Personal Care Giver
Mother In Law (Alzheimer’s)
Middleboro, MA
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Office Manager
Peace Of Mind Elderly Living Assistance
Middleboro, MA
10.2008 - 08.2012
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Coordinated and aligned corporate and office schedules and disseminated important work information to employees.
- Reviewed client and staff feedback and made appropriate business adjustments to meet needs and address concerns.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
Intake Coordinator
Chamberlain School
Middleboro, MA
04.1999 - 09.2003
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
- Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Communicated with referral sources, physicians and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Entered referrals into appropriate system based on type of referral obtained.
- Developed and implemented office management procedures to increasing training team productivity and accuracy.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
Military Police
Army National Gaurd
Bourne, MA
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
- Guided and coordinated unit's force protection programs to meet fleet requirements.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Managed logbooks and controlled building entrances and exits for multiple events, providing security presence for over thousands people At Boston Marathons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bristol Plymouth Vocational High School
Taunton, MA06.1995
Skills
- Personal Services
- Decision Making
- Client Records Management
- Supportive Personality
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Identification
- Attentive to People
- Bedside Care
- Clear Communication
- Caring Companionship
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Household Cleaning
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Diet and Nutrition
- Time Management
- Medication Administration
- Grocery Shopping
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Incontinence Care
- Client Transportation
- Independent Thinking
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Meal Planning
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Mobility Assistance
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Personal Care Giver
Private Family
01.2020 - 06.2022
Personal Care Giver
Mother In Law (Alzheimer’s)
01.2018 - 12.2020
Office Manager
Peace Of Mind Elderly Living Assistance
10.2008 - 08.2012
Intake Coordinator
Chamberlain School
04.1999 - 09.2003
Military Police
Army National Gaurd
01.1993 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
Bristol Plymouth Vocational High School