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Jovan George

Jovan George

Pottsville,PA

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with over 7 years of experience specializing in personal care and related services under the guidance of registered nurses. Proven ability to manage mobility support, administer medications, and coordinate appointments while ensuring a clean and organized environment that promotes health and safety. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation, with a strong focus on maintaining client comfort through continuous monitoring. Committed to providing emotional and social support to enhance overall wellness and quality of life for clients.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Community Options
09.2024 - Current
  • Provide direct care and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Develop and implement daily activities to improve the physical, emotional, and social well-being of clients.
  • Collaborate with families and other care providers to ensure clients receive the best care possible.
  • Monitor client progress and report any changes to the team leader.

Direct Care Worker

Redco/Clarvida
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Document current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Accompany or transport clients to medical appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Report changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.

Fulfillment Center Associate

Amazon
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Pack and Sort merchandise that comes to sorting stations by conveyor belt and the sorter finds all the items to fulfill a customer’s order.
  • Pick customer orders on all levels of a multi-level mezzanine, sort, pack, shipped customer orders, and troubleshoot problems to resolution.
  • Safely and efficiently box/package customer products converted from raw material to ship-able goods utilizing box taper machines and manual packaging methods.
  • Expected to understand aspects of production; adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards.
  • Clear jams and restore service on multiple conveyor belts.
  • Assume multiple positions such as re-bin, pack, singles, and ship dock.
  • Offer any associates tips and try my best to bring solutions to their problems.

Caregiver

La Familia Home Care
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability and illness.
  • Performed a variety of duties as requested by clients, such as obtaining household supplies and running errands.
  • Entertained, conversed with, and read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
  • Changed bed linens, washed and ironed patients’ laundry.
  • Accompany clients to doctors’ offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Administered prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse.

Caregiver

All Heart Home Care
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor’s appointments.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly to keep clients home stocked with necessities.

Caregiver

Freedom Care
12.2016 - 04.2021
  • Assisted clients with all aspects of daily living including diet and meal preparation, bathing and basic hygiene, housekeeping, laundry and time management.
  • Provided general health care overseeing medication and prescription usage.
  • Provided clients with transportation and assistance with appointments, food shopping and community events.
  • Managed and ensured all financial transactions such as monthly billing payments are completed on time.

Branch Operations Coordinator

New York Community Bank
05.2013 - 01.2015
  • Assisted in monitoring daily operations to ensure a free flow process and help carry out the execution of daily tasks.
  • Helped to ensure client data is protected from the public and secured against fraud by enforcing access rights and verification levels.
  • Ensured the branch and vault are opened and closed on a timely basis.
  • Facilitated teller buys and sells to the vault.
  • Performed pre-audits to ensure ongoing adherence with compliance procedures.
  • Maintained adequate supplies at the facility.
  • Ensured excellent customer service skills are practiced by all the teller staff members.
  • Facilitated meetings to disseminate operational information.
  • Informed staff of pertinent changes in operational policy and procedures.

Education

GED -

Opportunities For A Better Tomorrow
Brooklyn, NY
12-2004

Skills

  • Records management
  • Meal preparation
  • Patient care
  • Lifting 80 lbs
  • daily cleaning
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Access
  • Cash handling
  • Filing
  • Faxing
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptive problem solving

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Community Options
09.2024 - Current

Direct Care Worker

Redco/Clarvida
01.2023 - 11.2024

Fulfillment Center Associate

Amazon
11.2021 - 09.2023

Caregiver

La Familia Home Care
07.2021 - 12.2022

Caregiver

All Heart Home Care
04.2021 - 07.2021

Caregiver

Freedom Care
12.2016 - 04.2021

Branch Operations Coordinator

New York Community Bank
05.2013 - 01.2015

GED -

Opportunities For A Better Tomorrow

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