Highly-motivated and caring individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Very reliable and am able to work in teams or individually.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Mindful Living & Care
Shorewood, IL
06.2021 - 02.2024
Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth.
Elderly Caregiver
Claddagh Companion Home Care LLC
Orland Park, IL
01.2013 - 05.2021
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lockport Township High School
Lockport, IL
06-2002
Skills
Team Leadership
Time Management
Customer Service
Professionalism
Reliability
Adaptability
Organizational Skills
Effective Communication
Active Listening
Multitasking
Affiliations
I enjoy the simple things. I have been an animal lover my entire life bringing home every stray animal I found. As I enter my 40's, I am more of a homebody and spend most of my time with family, working around the house, cooking and spoiling my Great Pyrenees!