Meladie Bender
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Enthusiastic Life Skills Instructor devoted to promoting personal growth in individuals with learning difficulties and physical limitations. Focused on empowering others and boosting self-confidence. Good scheduler and motivator with organized approach to moving clients toward fulfilling and independent lives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills Coordinator
New Vista Ranch
09.2018 - 06.2024
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
- Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
- Managed continuous 6-hour classes designed to aid adults with developmental disabilities by using assistive technologies.
- Maintained private practice of 4 clients.
Home Health CNA
Heart 2 Heart Home Care
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
- Improved patient satisfaction by actively listening and addressing concerns or requests promptly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients at home.
- Ensured timely medication administration for improved patient health outcomes.
- Provided transportation assistance to doctor appointments or therapy sessions as needed for continued patient care outside the home setting.
- Conducted regular vital signs checks, monitoring patients'' conditions and reporting any changes to medical staff.
- Supported needs of 4+ residents under long-term care.
Cashier Supervisor
Hudson Treasure Hunt
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
- Maintained a safe working environment, ensuring that all employees adhered to company policies and regulations at all times.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently handling cash transactions and addressing customer concerns.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions, setting a positive example for the cashier team and cultivating an environment of respect and trust.
- Resolved customer issues for front-line and departments throughout store by employing strong operations knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
- Reduced transaction errors with thorough daily audits of cash drawers and regular monitoring of cashier performance.
- Maximized efficiency in checkout lines by effectively managing cashier schedules during peak hours.
- Backed up cashiers and customer service employees on questions such as rules on refunds and defective items.
- Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual profits by 60%.
- Propelled market share to surge ahead of competitors and earn #2 ranking.
Education
GED -
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05.1996
Skills
- Household Management
- Social Behaviors
- Case Note Documentation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Client Needs Assessments
Reading, Traveling
I love to tra
Reading, Traveling, Helping others, Learning new things.
I love learning new things, working with others. My favorite books are romance novel's and mysteries. Im also very family oriented Im a new grandma and Im enjoying every moment of it. Words have always intrigued me as far as I can remember, I love to travel to new places to explore new found adventures and thrills. My passion is helping others rather its personal or business, I cant remember a time even as kid when I would always volunteer to help out in whatever area needed.
Timeline
Life Skills Coordinator
New Vista Ranch
09.2018 - 06.2024
Home Health CNA
Heart 2 Heart Home Care
03.2014 - 05.2016
Cashier Supervisor
Hudson Treasure Hunt
01.2009 - 03.2013
GED -
Pearl River Community College
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