Loretta Spicer
Frenchtown,MT
Summary
Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with numerous years hands-on experience in fast-paced residential and hospital environments. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Missoula Developmental Service Corporation
Missoula, MT
10/ - Current
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each client to facilitate best care and assistance possible.
- Transported client to doctor’s appointments and to complete other related errands.
- Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
Bartender/Server
Larry's 6 mile bar
Huson, MT
09/ - 10.2018
- Maintained indoor and outdoor dining areas by removing trash, wiping down tables and restocking napkin dispensers.
- Checked on all tables at appropriate intervals to refill drinks and respond to requests.
- Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
- Confirmed customers' ages daily and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Presented patrons with menus and specials promptly after seating, following up to address questions before taking orders.
Bartender
Sportsmans Bar
Alberton, MT
05/1 - 11.2016
- Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
- Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
- Maintained tight financial controls with highly accurate daily registers.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Confirmed customers' ages daily and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Direct support professional
Missoula Developmental Service Corporation
Missoula, MT
09/ - 05.2013
Home Health Aide
Case Management Caregiving Llc
Missoula, MT
05/ - 07.2017
- Delivered high level of assistance in general household duties, which included cooking, meal prep and food shopping.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medications and medical terminology through consistent research, continuing education.
- Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
- Transported client to doctor’s appointments and to complete other related errands.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Pleasantly greeted patients and families and displayed enthusiastic, compassionate attitude, effectively establishing long-term professional relationships.
- Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed array of other household chores to assist clients.
- Completed data entries in charts and log books to document clients' progress with accuracy.
Education
GED -
Frenchtown High School
Frenchtown, MT1997
Skills
- Client safety and first aid
- Behavior redirection
- Compassionate client care
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- CPR and BLS certified
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Missoula Developmental Service Corporation
10/ - Current
Bartender/Server
Larry's 6 mile bar
09/ - 10.2018
Bartender
Sportsmans Bar
05/1 - 11.2016
Home Health Aide
Case Management Caregiving Llc
05/ - 07.2017
Direct support professional
Missoula Developmental Service Corporation
09/ - 05.2013
GED -
Frenchtown High School
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