Mary Ann Nowitzke
Lake Stevens,WA
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. I am familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized when dispersing medications.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Bayada Home Health
Lancaster, PA
10.2013 - 03.2024
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating with them in activities.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
CNA
Oaks Of Kissimmee
Kissimmee, FL
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Teacher's Assistant
The Tews
Orlando, FL
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Led after-school programs focused on developing skills in areas like art, music, science, reading comprehension.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
Teacher's Assistant
Mill Creek Elementary School
Kissimmee, FL
09.2010 - 03.2011
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Provided a safe environment for the children to play in, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance sheets, incident reports.
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
Second Shift Supervisor
Willow Creek Assisted Living
Bellville, MI
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Assisted in the development of new processes and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Conducted daily safety meetings and training sessions for employees.
- Ensured quality assurance standards were met through regular inspections of product output.
- Implemented strategies designed to increase employee morale while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Reviewed reports from previous shifts and adjusted staffing accordingly based on current demand.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Special Needs Caregiver
Expert Care
Troy, MI
04.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided direct care and support to individuals with special needs in a residential setting.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities such as dressing, eating, and hygiene.
- Encouraged independence and self-advocacy among clients through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients through active listening techniques and empathy.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Mental Health Technician
Warren G. Murray Center
Centralia, IL
04.1998 - 10.2002
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bogan High School
Chicago, IL01-1990
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Documentation
- Progress Documentation
- ADL Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate client care
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Care
- Supportive Companionship
- Medical Records Management
- Disability Support
- Task Delegation
- Sharp-eyed
- Endurance
- Safety Requirements
- Stress Tolerance
- Decision-making skills
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Stress management techniques
- Conflict resolution abilities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Bayada Home Health
10.2013 - 03.2024
CNA
Oaks Of Kissimmee
05.2011 - 08.2013
Teacher's Assistant
The Tews
03.2011 - 06.2011
Teacher's Assistant
Mill Creek Elementary School
09.2010 - 03.2011
Second Shift Supervisor
Willow Creek Assisted Living
01.2010 - 04.2010
Special Needs Caregiver
Expert Care
04.2009 - 01.2010
Mental Health Technician
Warren G. Murray Center
04.1998 - 10.2002
High School Diploma -
Bogan High School