Jo Hamilton
Slidell,LA
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Pelican State Home & Community
Houma, LA
03.2020 - Current
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
Food Service Manager
St. Tammany Parish School Board
Covington, LA
09.1984 - 05.2018
- Supervised daily operations of the kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Adhered to company food, safety, quality and sanitation policies.
- Provided ongoing training for new employees on safe food handling practices.
- Managed inventory and rotated food products in storage to avoid spoilage and waste.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited school's earnings at bank.
- Monitored actions of staff and customers to uphold health and safety standards.
- Reviewed daily task list with employees and assigned tasks for completion.
- Ensured proper portioning and serving of meals according to established standards.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, refrigerators.
- Tracked costs associated with food production to maintain profit margins.
Education
Food Service Manager Training -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA07-1998
Slidell High School
Slidell, LA08-1994
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Compassionate Client Care
- Case Management Experience
- First Aid and Safety
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Pelican State Home & Community
03.2020 - Current
Food Service Manager
St. Tammany Parish School Board
09.1984 - 05.2018
Food Service Manager Training -
Louisiana State University
Slidell High School