JESSICA WEIKEL
Reading,PA
Summary
Hard-working professional with years of experience in food services and personal care. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, competent and strong team player, displaying precise attention to detail, and a clear vision to accomplish goals. Displayed ability to take initiative, follow directions and learn quickly. To obtain a position that will utilize my skills, abilities and experience to contribute to the company's success
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
PCA- Memory Care Unit
Genesis
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Baker/ Packeger
Genesis
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness.
- Coordinated food deliveries to guarantee timely arrival of supplies.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Ensured product freshness by implementing proper storage techniques and regularly rotating stock.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
- Consistently met deadlines for catering orders by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
KITCHEN COORDINATOR/SUPPLIER
Children's Home Of Reading
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry
- Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment
- Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures
- Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals
- Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries
- Train new employees
- Take inventory of supplies and equipment
- Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically
- Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability
- Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs
- Determine meal prices, based on calculations of ingredient prices
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
KITCHEN MANAGER
Children's Home Of Reading
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry
- Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment
- Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures
- Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals
- Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries
- Train new employees
- Take inventory of supplies and equipment
- Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically
- Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability
- Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry
- Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment
- Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries
- Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability
- Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware
- Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures
- Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving
- Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets
- Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons
- Weigh or measure ingredients
- Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.
KITCHEN STAFF
The Hawthorn-Reading
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry
- Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment
- Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures
- Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals
- Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries
- Train new employees
- Take inventory of supplies and equipment
- Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically
- Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability
- Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry
- Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment
- Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries
- Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
DIRECT CARE STAFF/ MED ADMIN
The Hawthorn-Reading
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles
- Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle
- Instruct or advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care
- Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services
- Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them
- Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine
- Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands
- Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation
- Change dressings
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
- Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness
- Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands
- Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
HOME HEALTH CARE
ACS Homecare
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles
- Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle
- Instruct or advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care
- Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services
- Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them
- Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine
- Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands
- Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation
- Change dressings
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
- Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness
- Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands
- Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
Education
High School Diploma -
PITTSBURG JOB CORPS CENTER
Pittsburg, PASkills
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
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Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pa
References
- Lester Young, Family Friend, (610) 568-5595, Les.young4@gmail.com
- Maribel Rivera, Friend, (484) 388-9121, mcanderlaria@chorereading.org
- Heather Whitman, Family Friend, (484) 955-9461, davidsmomhw@icloud.com
Timeline
PCA- Memory Care Unit
Genesis
04.2023 - 08.2023
Baker/ Packeger
Genesis
04.2023 - 08.2023
KITCHEN MANAGER
Children's Home Of Reading
08.2021 - 03.2022
KITCHEN STAFF
The Hawthorn-Reading
03.2021 - 06.2021
DIRECT CARE STAFF/ MED ADMIN
The Hawthorn-Reading
03.2021 - 06.2021
KITCHEN COORDINATOR/SUPPLIER
Children's Home Of Reading
10.2019 - 04.2023
HOME HEALTH CARE
ACS Homecare
12.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
PITTSBURG JOB CORPS CENTER