Katherine Pipper
Gaylord,MI
Summary
Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Med Tech /Resident Aide
Porches of Gaylord
Gaylord, MI
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted healthcare staff in patient monitoring and care procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and sanitation standards.
- Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications under physician direction following standard operating procedures.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored resident safety and reported any concerns to healthcare staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized living environment for residents.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to maintain calm milieu.
- Communicated resident concerns to professionals and made recommendations for changes.
- Administered prescriptions to residents, complying with medication tracking procedures.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to stay up-to-date on policies, procedures, and current events.
- Reported any concerns about the wellbeing of a resident to the supervisor immediately.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding of residents as necessary.
Food Service Aide
Gaylord Community Schools
Gaylord, Michigan
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Prepared nutritious meals following established dietary guidelines.
- Served food and beverages to students and staff in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas throughout the day.
- Followed health and safety regulations to ensure food safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver quality service during lunch hours.
- Engaged with students to create a welcoming dining environment daily.
Education
Johannesburg- Lewiston High School
Johannesburg, MISkills
- infection control
- personal care assistance
- patient safety reporting
- daily living support
- effective communication
- emotional support provision
- team collaboration
- problem solving
- time management
Timeline
Med Tech /Resident Aide
Porches of Gaylord
09.2022 - Current
Food Service Aide
Gaylord Community Schools
11.2019 - 08.2022
Johannesburg- Lewiston High School