Julianne Pazio

Non-profit processing medical surplus rescued from US healthcare system to promote health equity in international programs.

• Prepared processing center for volunteers; setting up projects prior, handling documentation from volunteers, leading volunteer tours and orientation as necessary.
• Implemented new innovative ways to enhance volunteer experiences, maximize processing efficiency and improve organization.
• Led volunteer project sessions according to demand or supply of certain medical surplus by instructing and guiding volunteers through our protocols.
• Maintained volunteer center safe, neat, and kept track of inventory, ensuring it was located, processed and stored appropriately.
• Engaged with volunteers of various backgrounds while keeping continuous oversight of volunteers’ integrity and accuracy for assigned projects. Flexibility to switch tasks as needed and manage multiple projects
• Educated volunteers on medical surplus and its relevance to our goal of health equity with partner organizations.
• Utilized programs such as Salesforce to continuously input and update medical surplus inventory information, in addition to relaying project updates and volunteer center concerns via internal communications.

• Served meals to patients in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
• Addressed patient dietary needs & concerns while paying attention to allergies or changes to diet, usually communicated frequently via phone to dietary office on behalf of patients.
• Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, tray card, while thoroughly assessing patients' capabilities to feed themselves, procured additional support if needed.
• Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific patients

Geriatric (March 2021 - Aug 2021)

• Assisted with daily living activities; running errands, general housekeeping, managing laundry and completing weekly grocery shopping.
• Provided companionship and emotional support, addressing senior social isolation.
• Transported individual to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
• Translated important information to client regarding medical care, supplies, and utilities.

Two Pediatric clients with severe IDD

• Remained alert to problems or health issues and adjusted to changes in care accordingly.
• Prepared ketogenic diet feeds & medications administered via G-Tube.
• Monitored respiratory condition by observing breathing sounds and oximeter readings during and in between respiratory treatments.
• Utilized hoyer lift and other transferring techniques.
• Complete responsibility of hygiene & incontinence.
• Repositioned clients continuously & used physical therapy exercises to mitigate mobility issues due to wheelchair use.
• Disinfected medical equipment and machinery.
• Recorded and documented vitals as well as ketones, blood sugar, seizure activity and sleep.

Various group homes for adults with IDD, ranging in medical complexity and physical/mental capabilities.

• Provided or assisted in ADLs of several residents according to individual needs and capabilities, while encouraging independence where possible.
• Coordinated tasks and responsibilities among colleagues such as administering medication, outings, housekeeping, meal prep, and hygiene.
• Transported individuals to personal outings, events, or medical appointments, keeping residents engaged in social networks and communities.
• Provided safe mobility support to help residents move around both personal and public spaces.
• Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in logs, maintaining effective communication between shifts, and reported relevant or abnormal changes in residents to superiors and nurses.
• Built strong relationships with residents and encouraged activities, entertainment, and hobbies, as well as providing general companionship and continuous support in making informed decisions regarding themselves and personal affairs.
• Prepared and served meals according to prescribed dietary orders, monitored intake of food or assisted with feeding.

Boy (10) with ASD & Girl (6) with ADHD

• Utilized unique approaches to engage children in activities.
• Collaborated with guardians to develop and implement discipline to promote positive behavior, and structured routines to improve behavioral regulation.
• Attentive to sensory triggers, implementing coping techniques for SPD issues appropriately.
• Supported and redirected children during socialization with others.
• Reinforced responsible habits such as designated homework time, cleaning up after meals and putting toys and belongings away
• Bathed, dressed, and aided in other hygiene tasks.
• Monitored areas for safety hazards and educated children with muted fear response on how to safely interact with environments.

• Greeted customers at counter to take orders, fulfill requests and answer questions.
• Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
• Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.