Lucy Chesire
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable Administrative Manager uses operational experience to inform strategic guidance. Coordinates ideal organizational outcomes by analyzing existing processes and developing tangible system improvements. Driven problem solver handles multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Rescare Of Washington Inc
Puyallup, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client independence by providing personalized support and implementing individualized care plans.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being by building rapport, providing companionship, and actively listening to their concerns.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed clients'' physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Facilitated effective communication between clients and their families, fostering strong relationships and promoting family involvement in the caregiving process.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
Administration Manager
Marias AFH LLC
Tacoma, WA
10.2022 - Current
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs at assisted living facilities.
- Development of SBS schedules and ETRs of vulnerable clients leading to transformative health from adequate financial allocation.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication by organizing regular meetings between AFH and DSHS Case Managers and other health providers thus fostering collaboration and cohesive decision-making.
- Enhanced staff compliance through tracking Caregiver credentials and alignment to DSHS licensure requirements leading to a more skilled and motivated team.
- Spearheaded development of NCPs for clients, ensuring implementation of personalized health care for better quality of life among vulnerable populations.
- Managed Petty Cash and financial reporting, enabling effective use of resources and timely identification of potential cost savings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Nutrition
Great Lakes University of Kisumu-
Kenya 06.2016
Associate of Science - Community Nutrition
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi, Kenya06.1999
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Meal Preparation
- Transportation Assistance
- Time Management
- Office Supervision
- Proposal Writing
- Organization and Multitasking
- Stakeholder Management
- Recordkeeping and Reporting
- Employee Development
Accomplishments
Attained Kochon award -2009 for Global Health recognition in the advocacy and policy field.
Certification
Certified Home Care Aide in Washington State
Languages
English and Swahili
Professional Dietitian
Accomplished Dietitian with over 20 years experience implementing Nutrition strategies for better Nutritional Status at individual level and with diverse communities.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Rescare Of Washington Inc
02.2023 - Current
Administration Manager
Marias AFH LLC
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Community Nutrition
Great Lakes University of Kisumu-
Associate of Science - Community Nutrition
Kenya Medical Training College