Open To Work
Karen Williams
Murphysboro,IL
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Dietary Ambassador known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in nutritional guidelines, menu planning, and patient dietary needs management. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration with healthcare teams and optimal care for patients.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Ambassador
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion, IL
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted staff in delivering meal trays to patients efficiently.
- Communicated dietary needs to kitchen staff for meal preparation.
- Provided support to patients during mealtime, ensuring comfort and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to address patient dietary concerns.
- Monitored food inventory levels and reported shortages as needed.
- Participated in training sessions on food safety and hygiene practices.
- Performed administrative tasks such as tracking orders, inventorying supplies, and maintaining records.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing data collected during nutritional assessments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in nutrition science.
- Evaluated food quality and portion sizes at events to ensure compliance with standards.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
- Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
- Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
- Delivered snacks to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation, and food handling guidelines
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Stocked food and other supplies for main kitchen and units.
Home Healthcare aid
Addus Healthcare
Marion, IL
01.2009 - 10.2016
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to enhance comfort and trust.
- Documented client progress and care provided in detailed reports.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning kitchen and bathroom areas, vacuuming carpets, sweeping floors, dusting furniture, and changing linens.
- Assisted with ambulation using walkers, wheelchairs, canes and other assistive devices when necessary.
- Encouraged participation in physical activities within the limitations of the patient's health status.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Transported patients to medical appointments or errands as needed.
- Responded promptly to requests from patients for assistance with personal needs or comfort measures.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Provided companionship for elderly or disabled clients by engaging in conversation, reading aloud, playing games, and other activities.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition immediately after observation was made.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained patient records detailing care provided on a daily basis.
- Recorded information regarding temperature readings, blood pressure readings and other vitals accurately into patient charts.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Explained treatments and procedures to patients in order to allay fears or concerns regarding their health care needs.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any unusual occurrences to supervisor immediately.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry and meal preparation.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Pharmacy Technician Assistant
Kroger
Murphysboro, Illinois
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
- Managed inventory levels and organized pharmaceutical supplies.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about medications.
Education
Graves County High School
Mayfield, KYSkills
- Meal preparation
- Nutritional assessment
- Medication administration
- Food safety compliance
- Customer service
- Health monitoring
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate care
- Effective communication
- Client education
- Dietary assessment
- Sanitation practices
- Table setting
- Healthcare
- Cooking
- Workload management
- Dietary guidelines
- Dining room service
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeGig WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$30/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Dietary Ambassador
Heartland Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - 05.2017
Home Healthcare aid
Addus Healthcare
01.2009 - 10.2016
Pharmacy Technician Assistant
Kroger
Graves County High School