Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Objective
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Melinda Kirk

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

A caring aide with home health care and hospice care experience for 10+years . Also 6+ years of scheduling, maintaining office schedule, and office work. Record of reliability and strong ability to establish rapport with patients, family and staff.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistic Coordinator

Kenco Logistics
Portage , MI
05.2022 - Current
  • Provided support in negotiating contracts with third-party providers regarding rates, services offered.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure timely delivery of goods while minimizing storage costs.
  • Participated in logistics planning and forecasting activities to meet future demand effectively.
  • Organized and monitored the shipment of products in accordance with customer requirements.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock at all times, reducing shortages and overages.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate shipping documentation, including bills of lading and invoices.
  • Monitored and reported on transportation costs, ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
  • Managed movement, sorting and loading of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
  • Coordinated daily transportation activities including scheduling, routing, tracking and documentation.
  • Coordinated daily logistics operations, including shipment scheduling and tracking.
  • Responded quickly to customer inquiries about order status or changes in schedules.

Service Coordinator

Arcadia Home Care and Staffing
Portage, MI
06.2019 - 12.2022
  • Established quality standards for service team members and evaluated progress.
  • Coordinated wide range of services for multiple individuals and families.
  • Resolved customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Maintained and managed client and caregiver schedules.
  • Maintaining client files and keeping updated
  • Weekly payroll
  • Open new client cases.
  • Taking over the phone payments and deposits for care

Care Coordinator

Meridian Health Plan
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2017 - 05.2019
  • Arranged non-medical and medical transportation accommodations and assisted with entering and exiting vehicle.
  • Assessed patient condition by observing food intake and output, mental and physical condition and exercise.
  • Facilitated planning and development of patients' schedules, appointments and financial budget.
  • Scheduled clients with the social worker and nurse for assessments
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Monitored and reported clients' progress.

Health Aide

Butterfly Oasis
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Help with daily routines
  • Assist with daily house cleaning routines
  • Cooking
  • Assist with feeding residents
  • Pass Medicine
  • Log progress notes

Lead Scheduler/Caregiver

Fresh Perspective Home Care
Portage, MI
09.2012 - 07.2017
Portage

*Maintain 100+ clients and caregivers schedules

*Monthly Billing

*On call every other weekend

*Filling shifts when needed

*Training caregivers on client care, transfers, and hoyer/sit to stand

*Maintain and keep client information update

Education

High School Diploma - General

Portage Northern High School
2002

Accounting

KVCC

Objective

Gain a position in the medical setting, where all of my customer services skills and office experience can be applied and improved in an environment that will further my growth with in the company.

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Logistic Coordinator

Kenco Logistics
05.2022 - Current

Service Coordinator

Arcadia Home Care and Staffing
06.2019 - 12.2022

Care Coordinator

Meridian Health Plan
10.2017 - 05.2019

Health Aide

Butterfly Oasis
01.2017 - 07.2017

Lead Scheduler/Caregiver

Fresh Perspective Home Care
09.2012 - 07.2017

High School Diploma - General

Portage Northern High School

Accounting

KVCC
Melinda Kirk