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Maritta Miller
Lehigh Acres,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/Companion
Comfortkeeper
Fort Myers, FL
01.2026 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to clients, enhancing their daily living activities and overall well-being.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and safety protocols.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals, addressing specific client needs.
- Implemented engaging activities to promote cognitive function and social interaction among clients.
- Monitored client health metrics, reporting changes to families and medical staff promptly for timely interventions.
- Established strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care needs.
- Advocated for client interests within healthcare settings, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Server
RCotter
Captiva, FL
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-pressure dining environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize food presentation and quality.
- Trained new servers on menu offerings and best practices for guest interaction.
Sever
The Club at Pelican Preserve
Fort Myers, FL
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided outstanding customer support in fast-paced dining settings.
- Assisted kitchen staff in enhancing food presentation and quality.
- Guided new servers on menu details and effective guest communication.
Server
Keylime Bistro
Captiva Island, FL
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Giving quality service making sure their food comes out on time and making sure they enjoy their time for however long their meal last.
- Served food
Food runner/busser/expo
Pink Shell Beach Resort
Beach, ND
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Run food from kitchen to Guess table, room, pool and beach, clear tables after Guess finished dining, pulling food from the expo line and packing on to trays, restocking and some prep for the next shift.
Housekeeping Cleaner-food and Beverage/hospitality
Ritz Carlton/sandals
Jamaica
06.2017 - 07.2019
- I deep clean and sanitized Guests rooms and attend to Guests needs to the company standards and to the best of my ability. clear clean tables bring food to table keeping clean areas
Education
High school - undefined
Bachelor of Hospitality And Tourism Management - Tourism And Hospitality
Collage of Hospitality
Ocho Rios Jamaica06.2012
Skills
Supported dining staff in maintaining cleanliness and organization of tables and dining areas
Assisted in various food service roles to enhance operational efficiency
Contributed to a positive dining atmosphere through effective restaurant collaboration
Participated in kitchen operations to ensure timely meal preparation
Aided in food service delivery to guests, enhancing overall dining experience
Demonstrated team leadership by guiding peers in daily tasks
Applied analytical skills to improve service delivery processes
Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction
Promoted food sales through effective communication and relationship building
Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards
Utilized POS systems for efficient order processing
Created presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint for training purposes
Provided compassionate caregiving to seniors in home care settings
Supported senior care initiatives through direct assistance
Delivered customer service in various capacities to meet client needs
Handled food according to safety standards to maintain quality
Mixed and served beverages to ensure customer satisfaction
Certification
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Caregiver/Companion
Comfortkeeper
01.2026 - Current
Server
RCotter
09.2024 - 10.2025
Sever
The Club at Pelican Preserve
02.2023 - 06.2024
Server
Keylime Bistro
05.2021 - 07.2023
Food runner/busser/expo
Pink Shell Beach Resort
02.2019 - 03.2020
Housekeeping Cleaner-food and Beverage/hospitality
Ritz Carlton/sandals
06.2017 - 07.2019
High school - undefined
Bachelor of Hospitality And Tourism Management - Tourism And Hospitality
Collage of Hospitality