Linda Garhartt
Altamont,NY
Summary
Dependable and caring professional with long-term experience supporting adults with daily routines, hygiene, meals, and appointments. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, medication management, and companionship. Committed to safe environments, respectful care, and steady support that improves quality of life.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Joseph and Mary Seger
Albany, NY
01.2012 - 04.2024
- Assisted private residence daily living needs for Joseph and the Mary Seger household.
- Monitored medication schedules and documented care notes to ensure family awareness of client health.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Supported bathing, dressing, and grooming with respectful personal care.
- Assisted mobility, transfers, and safe walking throughout the home.
- Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
- Prepared meals and snacks following household preferences and dietary instructions.
- Provided companionship and conversation during home routines and quiet time.
- Communicated with family members about care needs, changes, and daily comfort.
- Cultivated strong rapport with patients, enhancing trust and facilitating quality care delivery.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and glucose levels.
- Supported mobility and independence for disabled individuals while consistently ensuring safety.
- Executed physical therapy exercises as designed by the therapist.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Kitchen Supervisor
Albany City School District
Albany, NY
09.2006 - 10.2013
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and allergen control procedures across kitchen operations.
- Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Trained staff on cafeteria standards, meal prep routines, and serving line procedures.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Scheduled kitchen assignments and directed workflow during breakfast and lunch service.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Implemented strategies for improving efficiency in the kitchen while minimizing waste.
- Maintained equipment readiness and reported repair needs to district facilities teams.
- Ordered necessary supplies and equipment to maintain efficient operations in the kitchen.
- Inspected food deliveries and verified inventory for the district meal program use.
- Tracked inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies for kitchen operations. of ingredients, supplies and equipment.
- Enforced state nutrition guidelines and district meal service policies throughout shifts.
- Communicated with school administrators and food service staff about kitchen needs.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees, supplying knowledge of various company programs.
Special Education Monitor
South Colonie Central School District
Albany, NY
09.1989 - 12.2004
- Monitored student behavior during lunch periods and recess activities.
- Enforced district safety rules and school building procedures.
- Reported safety concerns and student incidents to school staff.
- Assisted teachers with student supervision during transitions and dismissal.
- Observed bus loading and unloading for orderly student movement.
- Maintained calm learning environment across South Colonie school facilities.
- Communicated with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Notified appropriate personnel of concerns regarding children's health, behavior or emotional state.
- Created a secure play environment to promote children's enjoyment and well-being.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Academy of The Holy Names
Albany, NY06-1975
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Personal care support
- Activities of daily living
- Mobility assistance
- Care documentation
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Joseph and Mary Seger
01.2012 - 04.2024
Kitchen Supervisor
Albany City School District
09.2006 - 10.2013
Special Education Monitor
South Colonie Central School District
09.1989 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
Academy of The Holy Names