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Mary Vance

Hale,MI

Summary

Proactive Resident Care Specialist with extensive experience in patient care, retail operations, and facility maintenance. Skilled in ensuring patient comfort, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and providing personalized support. Committed to improving quality of life and operational efficiency through attentive care and strict adherence to protocols. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Care Specialist

Baruch Senior Ministries
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Improved resident satisfaction with daily living activities by offering tailored support and assistance.
  • Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality care by adhering to company policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and code of ethics.
  • Reduced the occurrence of falls and injuries by implementing safety measures and conducting regular room checks.
  • Contributed to efficient facility operations by maintaining accurate documentation and reporting any changes in resident health or behavior promptly.
  • Promoted a positive living environment for residents by fostering strong relationships and facilitating open communication.
  • Maintained a clean living environment for residents through diligent housekeeping tasks such as laundry services or deep cleaning rooms when needed.
  • Provided end-of-life support to residents and their families by ensuring comfort measures were in place while demonstrating empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Assisted residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing or feeding based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing personalized care and attending to their physical, emotional, and social needs.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.

Cashier

J&M County Fair Store
08.2018 - 10.2023
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.

Janitor

Brians Plumbing and Heating
08.2012 - 09.2018
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
  • Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Maintained a well-stocked inventory of cleaning supplies to ensure all necessary equipment was available for use.
  • Upheld company policies regarding health codes, safety regulations, hazardous materials disposal protocols while completing assigned tasks diligently.
  • Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.

Home Health Aide

Nemsca
04.2011 - 06.2012
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Orchard High School
Monroe, MI
05.2004

Skills

  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dementia Care
  • Medical Documentation
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Hygiene maintenance
  • Nutrition Support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Housekeeping
  • Social interaction
  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry services
  • Multitasking
  • HIPAA Compliance

Timeline

Resident Care Specialist

Baruch Senior Ministries
10.2023 - 08.2024

Cashier

J&M County Fair Store
08.2018 - 10.2023

Janitor

Brians Plumbing and Heating
08.2012 - 09.2018

Home Health Aide

Nemsca
04.2011 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Orchard High School
Mary Vance