Mary Gleich
Chico,CA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Visiting Angels, skilled in enhancing client well-being through compassionate support and personalized care plans. Proven ability to communicate effectively with families and healthcare teams, ensuring optimal care for patients with dementia. Committed to fostering trust and independence while maintaining a safe environment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Cheri Gotcher
Palmdale, CA
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client quality of life.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate effective care strategies.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure secure environments for clients.
- Monitored clients' health status, promptly reporting changes to supervising nurses.
- Developed individualized activity plans tailored to client interests and abilities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
Simi Valley, CA
05.2019 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of client care plans and progress notes.
- Trained new staff on best practices in caregiving and client interaction techniques.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Human Resources Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
Yuba City, CA
03.2007 - 11.2010
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, enhancing new hire integration and retention rates.
- Led employee training initiatives, improving workforce skills and compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with management to design and execute performance evaluation systems.
- Managed employee relations issues, ensuring fair resolution and adherence to company guidelines.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Enhanced employee career paths through development of clear progression plans and continuous learning opportunities.
Supervisor
Vons Grocery Company
Simi Valley, CA
03.1989 - 10.2007
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School
Simi Valley, CASkills
Compassion patient understanding
Passionate about my role as a caregiver
Punctual reliable flexible
Experienced with patient affected by dementia and altzheimers
Communicating with family
Timeline
Caregiver
Cheri Gotcher
11.2022 - 09.2024
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
05.2019 - 08.2024
Human Resources Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
03.2007 - 11.2010
Supervisor
Vons Grocery Company
03.1989 - 10.2007
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School