Mary Speicher
West Mifflin,PA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Maxim Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, promoting open communication lines for better understanding of care plans.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Direct Care Worker
Fayer Family Home Care
06.2017 - 03.2023
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, promoting open communication lines for better understanding of care plans.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Collections Agent
National City Bank
02.1998 - 10.2003
- Initiated repossession process or service disconnection upon failure of other collection methods.
- Negotiated re-payment plans by identifying causes of delinquent payments to assist in recovery of debt and meet realistic timeframes.
- Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
- Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
- Recognized as a top performer within the team for consistently surpassing goals and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
- Used probing techniques to determine debtors' reasons for delinquency.
- Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
Caregiver
Public Partnership LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2013 - 06.2017
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- 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.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Education
Connelley
Uptown., PA02.1989
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Safety Compliance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Maxim Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Fayer Family Home Care
06.2017 - 03.2023
Caregiver
Public Partnership LLC
02.2013 - 06.2017
Collections Agent
National City Bank
02.1998 - 10.2003
Connelley