Dedicated home care professional with experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Proven ability to provide compassionate support and assistance to individuals, particularly those living with Alzheimer's disease. Skilled in fostering a safe and nurturing environment that enhances quality of life for clients. Committed to delivering personalized care that meets the unique needs of each individual.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Schedule Coordinator
Embrace Home Care
Dedham, MA
05.2025 - Current
Responsible for creating and maintaining client and caregiver schedules
Serve as a collaborative partner with the VP of Operations and CEO
Maintain positive and productive relationships with clients, caregivers, and case managers
Maintains track logs of client and caregiver communications including care plans
Available to serve on our on-call scheduling rotation for addressing client care issues during non-business hours (evenings and weekends)
Takes phone calls, process client intakes and explain our services to potential clients
Serve as the on-call manager on a rotating basis
Assist with scheduling and conducting interviews for caregiver applicants
Assist with training of new caregivers
Assist with submissions and follow-up with clients’ Long Term Care insurance reimbursements
Server
The Residence at Valley Farm
Ashland, MA
01.2025 - Current
Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere
Work closely with the Culinary Services Director and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining
Serve residents and guests beverages as requested
Review daily menu with residents
Take and deliver accurate meal orders to residents and guests
Remove used or soiled plates, utensils, glasses, linen from the dining room as needed
Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices
Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and themed meals
Acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours
Clean and sanitize carpet, tables, chairs, condiment containers, and equipment used in the dining room
Communicate resident likes and dislikes to food service director and/or dining room manager for menu planning purposes and resident satisfaction
Create a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among all staff
Attend pre-meal stand up held for all dining and kitchen staff
Direct Support Professional
Venture Community Services
Sturbridge, MA
04.2024 - 01.2025
Provided direct care and support to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their safety, well-being, and quality of life
Implemented individualized care plans based off clients’ specific needs and goals
Supported individuals in developing independent living skills
Maintained accurate records of clients’ progress, behaviors, incidents and medical information
Ensured a safe environment by identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate preventative measures
Responded promptly to emergencies or crisis situations, following established protocols
Developed positive relationships with clients through active listening, empathy and effective communication
Documented all interactions/observations accurately and maintained confidentiality of clients’ information
Direct Support Professional
Supportive Home Care Aide/Scheduling coordinator/field support supervisor
Associated Home Care
Framingham, MA
03.2020 - 12.2023
Assists clients with daily tasks ranging from personal and bedside care needs, including clients in various stages of health and those living with Alzheimer’s
Monitors and reports on current emotional and physical health
Provides home cleaning services, assisting with personal and oral hygiene and safe transfers
Provide these services to a variety of clients with a wide spectrum of individual needs and concerns
Handled incoming calls from clients and coordinated visits
Handled calls from caregivers in regard to their schedules and adjusted as needed
Coordinated days off from caregivers and found coverage for their clients
Maintained open lines of communication with our case managers
Made home visits to meet with new clients and set up services as well as introduce a caregiver on their first day
Performed quarterly evaluations of caregivers in the field to ensure company policies were being followed and make corrections when needed
Made quarterly visits with clients to ensure services were going well
Filled out and submitted paperwork for every visit and evaluation
Helped open new cases with new clients and set up their services
Investigated concerns brought up but clients and or caregivers and filled
General Manager
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Natick, MA
07.2018 - 03.2020
Oversaw various staff trainings including safety, cleaning and food handling
Maintained logs for food safety as well as daily bookkeeping for sanitation and cleanliness
Managed complex catering orders which consisted of food prep, delivery, and setup. Required constant communication with the client to ensure satisfaction
Created employee schedules, responsible for supervising shifts and filling in where needed, often managing multiple stations simultaneously
Ensuring team communication to guarantee customer satisfaction
Handled all customer complaints in a timely and courteous fashion
Activities Coordinator
St. Camillus
Whitinsville, MA
05.2012 - 06.2013
Planned and executed various daily activities for patients
Trained on proper medical protocols and procedures as well as food and liquid hazard protocols
Completed Oasis and Silver Chair Trainings related to season-based health issues
Supervised patients during daily activities and coordinated with medical staff to properly administer individualized healthcare plans
Attend weekly wellbeing meetings with medical staff, patients and families
Assistant General Manager in Training
Boston Market
Worcester, MA
03.2010 - 05.2012
Conducted interviews, recommendations for hiring, trainings for new employees and administered disciplinary actions
Responsible for placing inventory orders, monetary bank transactions, and guest experience
Maintained appearance and cleanliness of the store, record keeping of food logs, as well as daily bookkeeping for sanitary levels, food safety and customer service calls
Responsible for multifaceted catering and holiday banquet meals
Dispatched to nonprofitable stores to assist the General Manager in making profits and serving as a mediator between employees and management
Shift Supervisor then Assistant General Manager in Training
Education
Community College -
MassBay Community College
05.2025
High School - undefined
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury, MA
06.2009
Skills
CPR
Care Plans
PPE
Behavior Management
Time Management
Home care
Team Communication
Community Service
Planting the Seed Foundation, Board Member, Worcester, MA, 2015-01, 2020, Serve on the board of a social services nonprofit with a yearly operating budget of $30,000 which we use to leverage over a million dollars’ worth of annualized giving
Training
Nide Training
Covid-19: Guide for Direct Care Workers
Supportive Mental Health Home Care Aide
Supportive Home Health Care Aide for Alzheimer’s
Habilitation Therapy Training
Home Health Aide Training
Infection Control Training
OSHA Training
Food Prep and Safe Handling Training
Hazardous Chemicals and Restaurant Safety Training
Timeline
Schedule Coordinator
Embrace Home Care
05.2025 - Current
Server
The Residence at Valley Farm
01.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Venture Community Services
04.2024 - 01.2025
Supportive Home Care Aide/Scheduling coordinator/field support supervisor