Laci Sephus
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
I am looking to apply the skills I have accumulated over my life to help benefit your company while also absorbing and learning new skills necessary to enable me to adapt to the unique and innovative way this company operates.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Cornerstone
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Vet Assistant
VCA Hospital
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with medical histories, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.
- Contributed to accurate billing processes through meticulous documentation of services provided during each visit or procedure performed on patients.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, surgical suites, and kennels.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and patients by adhering to strict sanitation protocols in all work areas.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- checked woof ware daily and answering telephones
Direct Support Professional
West Kern Community College TIL
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Managed and supervised new staff
Credentialing Assistant
Golden State Hospitalists
07.2018 - Current
- Assist Practice Manager with provider credentialing for insurance payers and hospital privileges for all physician in the medical group
- Verify the accuracy of physician data to ensure all demographics and IDs are current and in physician files
- Assist in maintaining payer contract files to verify the accuracy of physician roster and demographic information
Preschool Teacher
Little Acorns Preschool
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Caregiver
Grace Care Llc
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Accounts Receivable/Payable
Accelerated Environmental
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintain client account
- Ample time spent communicating via telephone/cell phone/email
- Collaborate with office staff and management
- Pulled invoice, file, organize per company policies
- Distributed checks
Auditor
Homes of Hope
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Working directly under CEO, I audit case files for Homes of Hope a social worker agency. Handling private, sensitive information, I ensure all information is present and accurate
Oilfield Gauger
Petrol Transport
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Responsible and safe driving to different location sites
- Ample time spent communicating via telephone/cell phone/email
- Effective collaboration with onsite lease operator
- Oversee and supervise compliance specifications
Education
High School Diploma -
North High School
06.2006
Skills
- CLERICAL
- Over 60 WPM
- Data entry
- Audit Experience
- STRONG attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Organized
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Quick Books
- Various office equipment
- Phones
- PHYSICAL
- Physically capable of lifting over 60 pounds safely and correctly
- Maintains regular exercise to ensure stamina for a very active day
- Great overall health
- PROFESSIONALISM
- I have a strong respect and understanding of professionalism
- I feel it is important to conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner when associating with coworkers, clients, and customers
- I can follow direction and stay within company rules and regulations with ease
- I can use good judgment and keep the peace when necessary
- I thrive in a team atmosphere
- I am enthusiastic, keep a positive attitude, and am always willing to grow
- Respectful and compassionate
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Strong ethics
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Little Acorns Preschool
01.2023 - 10.2024
Credentialing Assistant
Golden State Hospitalists
07.2018 - Current
Caregiver
Grace Care Llc
01.2018 - 01.2023
Accounts Receivable/Payable
Accelerated Environmental
07.2017 - 12.2018
Auditor
Homes of Hope
06.2016 - 01.2018
Oilfield Gauger
Petrol Transport
05.2016 - 07.2017
Caregiver
Cornerstone
Vet Assistant
VCA Hospital
Direct Support Professional
West Kern Community College TIL
High School Diploma -
North High School
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