Kathleen Nickey
Felton,PA
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Giver
Jimmy Hunkzicker, Josh Thompson, Mike Oyer
Virginia Beach, VA, York PA
10.2012 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients in maintaining independence through consistent support and encouragement.
- Implemented creative strategies to keep clients engaged in activities that promoted cognitive functioning and mental stimulation.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, patience, flexibility, which led to increased trust between caregiver and client.
- Provided emotional support for clients during difficult times, fostering trust and strong rapport.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to take breaks and focus on personal needs while maintaining a high level of care for their loved one.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure effective communication regarding the care plan and any necessary adjustments.
- Efficiently managed schedules, coordinating appointments with healthcare providers while minimizing disruptions to clients'' daily routines.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients by facilitating social activities and outings designed to engage and stimulate.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between medical appointments, therapy sessions, and other activities as needed for the client''s overall wellness journey.
- Increased comfort levels for clients with disabilities by implementing customized care plans.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Optimized meal planning according to dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits for improved health outcomes.
Mortgage Title Company Disbursing and Processor
American Home Title Group
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2002 - 03.2012
- Increased productivity by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records and ensured timely completion of all necessary paperwork.
- Received and reviewed incoming documents and materials.
- Provided outstanding customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Adhered to strict deadlines for processing applications, ensuring timely approvals and client satisfaction.
- Reduced errors with meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of documentation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth handoffs and timely completion of projects.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously, maintaining organization even during peak periods.
- Implemented tracking system for processing tasks to ensure accountability and timely completion.
- Improved client satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate processing of requests.
- Streamlined data processing workflows, significantly reducing processing times.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Teacher's Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
09.1995 - 06.2002
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning styles, increasing student satisfaction.
- Encouraged critical thinking through use of problem-solving activities in classroom.
- Increased class participation with introduction of innovative teaching aids.
- Assisted in development of individualized education plans to meet diverse learning needs.
- Provided extra support to students with special needs, facilitating their inclusion in mainstream education.
- Enhanced student engagement by creating interactive learning activities.
- Supported lead teacher in lesson preparation, ensuring materials were ready for class activities.
- Facilitated small group sessions, reinforcing lesson content for better comprehension.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Warren Township High School
Gurnee, IL06.1976
Timeline
Personal Care Giver
Jimmy Hunkzicker, Josh Thompson, Mike Oyer
10.2012 - 05.2021
Mortgage Title Company Disbursing and Processor
American Home Title Group
04.2002 - 03.2012
Teacher's Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
09.1995 - 06.2002
High School Diploma - General Studies
Warren Township High School