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Linda Irias

Linda Irias

Newburgh,NY

Summary

Personal Care Assistant

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, experienced as a Personal Assistant at Public Partnerships, PPL. Proven ability in time management and customer service, and client well-being. Adept at maintaining confidentiality and fostering positive relationships, contributing to a supportive .

Administrative Assistant

Organized professional prepared for this role with solid background in administrative support . Skilled at managing complex calendars and handling sensitive information with utmost confidentiality. Known for excellent teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and results-driven support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Assistant

Public Partnerships, PPL
06.2021 - 05.2025
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
  • Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families, helping them navigate difficult medical decisions and experiences.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to efficient care coordination and seamless transitions between providers.
  • Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining equipment cleanliness standards.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing attentive and personalized care tailored to individual needs.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to legal and ethical guidelines, ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations.
  • Implemented creative strategies for engaging cognitively impaired or non-verbal patients, enhancing their quality of life.
  • Conducted regular patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and initiating timely interventions when needed.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing patient needs while maintaining a high standard of care delivery.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between home-based care settings through thorough documentation and communication with other caregivers involved in the case.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health management.
  • Enhanced patient recovery through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
  • Continuously sought opportunities for professional development by attending relevant workshops or conferences on personal health care assistance topics.
  • Contributed positively to healthcare team dynamics by participating actively in staff meetings, offering suggestions for improvements where appropriate.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Administered medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes for patients.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Administrative Assistant

People and Partners
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
  • Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
  • Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new software tools, increasing team productivity and reducing learning curves.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
  • Developed filing system for historical documents, preserving important company records and improving access to information.
  • Enhanced communication within office, establishing weekly newsletter summarizing key updates and achievements.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Managed scheduling for executive team, balancing complex calendars to ensure optimal use of time.
  • Streamlined office operations, implementing digital file management systems to reduce paper use and increase efficiency.
  • Improved document processing speed by introducing automated templates for routine correspondence.
  • Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
  • Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
  • Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
  • Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.
  • Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication, organizing meetings to discuss project progress and align objectives.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.

Education

No Degree - Bachelors Degree in Accounting And Finance

University Ceutec-Unitec
Honduras, CA
11-2019

Skills

  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Strong work ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Commitment to quality and service
  • Efficient note-taking
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Dedicated team player
  • Administrative support
  • Professional and mature
  • Advanced interpersonal skills

Certification

  • PCA - Personal Care Aide
  • HHA-Home Health Aide
  • 130 hours programs of instruction in CNA (certified Nurse Assistant)

Timeline

Personal Assistant

Public Partnerships, PPL
06.2021 - 05.2025

Administrative Assistant

People and Partners
09.2018 - 03.2019

No Degree - Bachelors Degree in Accounting And Finance

University Ceutec-Unitec

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