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Karen Schill

Mansfield,OH

Summary

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Compassionate caregiver possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect.

Experienced therapy assistant/caregiver , knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.

Experienced in overseeing meetings and recruiting volunteers.

Experienced in basic office work. Phone, Email and person to person interaction.

Experienced with record keeping, data entry, etc.


Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Home Care
Mansfield, OH
09.2018 - Current
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Guided patients to restroom,
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.

Office Assistant

Mansfield Christian School/SCRIP Program
Mansfield, Ohio
08.2016 - 10.2018
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Entered [Type] data using [Software], following procedures to keep information private.
  • Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.

Women's Ministries Director

Berean Baptist Church
Mansfield, OH
11.2012 - 12.2017
  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Planned and carried out women's events, Bible Studies and activities.
  • Organized team of volunteers to carry out events.
  • Attended weekly meetings with Pastors, Church staff and Volunteers.
  • Oversaw various church service projects and ministries.
  • Met 1:1 with women, needing prayer and/or encouragement.
  • Spoke at various women's events, sharing my personal testimony.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

SCCI LTAC Hospital/Various Therapy Businesses
Mansfield, OH
06.1986 - 09.1999
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in [Type] settings.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
  • Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  • Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
  • Prioritized opportunities for performance improvement.

Teacher's Assistant

Richland Newhope School Developmentally Challenged
Mansfield, OH
09.1980 - 05.1984
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
  • Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.

Education

Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Stark Technical College
Canton, OH
05.1986

Skills

  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Client Records Management
  • Household Management
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Medical Reminders
  • Problem Identification
  • Client Transportation
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Service Documentation
  • Attentive to People
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Patient Rapport
  • Skills Development
  • Incontinence Care
  • Caregiver and Family Support
  • Running Errands
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Progressive Care
  • Healthy Eating
  • Developing Client Trust
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Housekeeping
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience with PeachTree software

Timeline

Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Home Care
09.2018 - Current

Office Assistant

Mansfield Christian School/SCRIP Program
08.2016 - 10.2018

Women's Ministries Director

Berean Baptist Church
11.2012 - 12.2017

Occupational Therapy Assistant

SCCI LTAC Hospital/Various Therapy Businesses
06.1986 - 09.1999

Teacher's Assistant

Richland Newhope School Developmentally Challenged
09.1980 - 05.1984

Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Stark Technical College

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