Kelly Kanoff
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Consumer Direct Personal Care Services
Albany, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
School Custodian
Pine Bush Central School District
Pine Bush, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Steam-cleaned or shampooed carpets.
- Set up and removed furniture, equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.
- Notified supervisor of any maintenance needs identified while performing custodial duties.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
- Cleaned chalkboards after each use in classrooms throughout the day.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Set up audio-visual equipment prior to meetings or presentations held at school.
- Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Operated power washers to clean sidewalks and parking lots surrounding the school.
- Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners.
- Assisted with snow removal from sidewalks around the school during winter months.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Replenished restroom supplies such as soap, paper towels and toilet tissue.
- Monitored building security and safety by locking doors or avoiding hazards.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Assisted with special events at the school by setting up tables, chairs and decorations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as fires or spills involving hazardous materials.
- Notified managers of repair needs or additions to building operating systems.
- Performed minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs or repairing broken furniture.
- Followed established health regulations regarding pest control measures in order to keep pests out of the facility.
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Discarded cardboard boxes and trash in compactors and balers.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Cleaned and sanitized all classrooms, restrooms, hallways and other common areas in the school.
- Emptied trash cans in all classrooms, offices, restrooms and hallways each morning.
- Performed general painting duties such as touching up walls or repainting desks and chairs.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Removed snow from sidewalks using snowplows, snow blowers or snow shovels.
- Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
Kitchen/Laundry Attendant
Hampton Inn By Hilton
Middletown, NY
09.2022 - 02.2024
- I cleaned the laundry and put it away in the correct areas when I was in the laundry room.
- Sorted and distributed clean linens, towels, and other items to designated areas.
- Set dryers at appropriate drying times and settings by taking into account fabric type and load size.
- Loaded articles into washers and added specified amounts of detergents or other cleaning agents.
- Folded clean laundry and placed into stacks in specified areas for distribution.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Implemented food safety and handling procedures to comply with health and safety standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Adjusted cooking methods and ingredients based on special dietary requirements.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Prepared and cooked a wide variety of dishes following traditional and modern recipes.
- Ensured kitchen equipment and utensils were properly sanitized and maintained.
Meter Reader
precision pipeline solutions
New Windsor, NY
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Supported activities to maintain equipment in reliable condition.
- Compile reports on meter reading results including any irregularities noted during inspection process.
- Assessed meters for cracks and other issues, repairing problems on spot and testing repairs for proper functionality.
- Follow established procedures for reporting issues with malfunctioning meters or damaged equipment.
- Used equipment, techniques and tools for task completion.
- Responded to customer questions regarding meter readings and deescalated situations with professionalism and calmness.
- Examined meters for inaccuracies based past information and kept detailed track of information.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Conduct safety checks before entering private property; adhere to local laws governing access to premises for meter reading purposes.
- Adhere to safety regulations while operating vehicles assigned to transport personnel and supplies.
- Maintain accurate records of all activities related to meter reading operations including dates, times, locations and results obtained.
- Utilized GPS navigation system to navigate routes efficiently.
- Participated in departmental safety meetings and attended awareness training offered to employees.
- Train new employees on proper techniques for taking accurate readings from utility meters.
- Record readings from meters accurately in the appropriate database system.
- Read electric, water and gas meters in assigned areas to determine amount of usage; ensure accuracy of readings.
- Notify supervisors immediately if any suspicious activity is observed while performing meter reading duties.
- Reported hazardous or unreadable meters to supervisor to resolve issues.
- Monitored areas around equipment and reported issues to prevent safety accidents.
- Inspect and locate meters for tampering, damage or other anomalies; make necessary repairs.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Packer/Stocker/Warehouse Worker/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Genpak 26 Republic Plaza
Middletown, NY
01.2000 - 12.2017
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and other equipment as needed.
- Adhered to product safety and hygiene guidelines for health and regulatory compliance.
- Staged loaded pallets with hand truck for fork truck pick-up.
- Implemented packing strategies to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Assisted in line changeovers and returned raw material to stock.
- Examined and inspected containers, materials or products to meet quality specifications.
- Packed products in accordance with specified instructions.
- Reported any damaged goods or discrepancies between actual product received versus what was ordered to management immediately upon discovery.
- Assembled cardboard boxes according to customer specifications.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new packing techniques and safety procedures.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and packed items in boxes.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines, carts and dollies.
- Prepared product shipments by packing boxes in accordance with company standards.
- Assembled cartons, crates, and containers to prepare for shipping.
- Utilized hand tools and equipment for efficient packing and sealing of goods.
- Followed detailed packing instructions to meet specific customer requirements.
- Inspected packages for accuracy and completeness before shipping.
- Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
- Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.
Cashier/Customer Service Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Middletown, NY
06.1995 - 01.2000
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
Education
Middletown High School
Middletown, NYSkills
- Oxygen therapy
- Rehabilitation support
- Emergency response
- Range of motion exercises
- Mobility support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Transfer techniques
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
Affiliations
- i work 2 full time jobs and also have a 16yr old at home that i work around and do the parent duties
Timeline
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Consumer Direct Personal Care Services
01.2024 - Current
School Custodian
Pine Bush Central School District
07.2023 - Current
Kitchen/Laundry Attendant
Hampton Inn By Hilton
09.2022 - 02.2024
Meter Reader
precision pipeline solutions
05.2018 - 07.2023
Packer/Stocker/Warehouse Worker/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Genpak 26 Republic Plaza
01.2000 - 12.2017
Cashier/Customer Service Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
06.1995 - 01.2000
Middletown High School
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