Melinda Lopez

In this position, I help care for Zeke and any help his family may need. I have been Zeke's caregiver for 17 years; unfortunately care-giving is only a part-time position, so I am looking for something more stable.

• Attended training sessions on relevant topics such as First Aid and CPR certification, medication administration procedures.
• Conducted sensory integration activities to help clients manage sensitivities or enhance sensory processing.
• Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
• Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
• Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
• Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
• Assisted individuals with daily activities such as dressing, eating, and hygiene.
• Encouraged independence and self-advocacy among clients through positive reinforcement strategies.

In this position, I managed the team and performed daily office tasks. I did payroll for the office and helped with situations.

• Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
• Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
• Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
• Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
• Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
• Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
• Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.

In this position, I did cooking, cleaning, and any errands needing to be done. I also worked apart from their home; I did some office work that included filling, scheduling, and being a personal driver.

• Sorted mail received daily for distribution throughout the office.
• Greeted visitors in a professional manner and provided assistance with inquiries.
• Performed various clerical tasks and organized office areas to promote productivity.
• Submitted reports to and reviewed reports with supervisor.
• Checked personal and professional activities to remind employer of priority tasks and deadlines.
• Maintained confidential files related to personnel records or other sensitive information.
• Assisted families in planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Identified health scenarios that required more skilled care or knowledge.
• Delivered warm companionship with conversation, emotional reassurance and coordination of mentally stimulating activities.
• Handled household chores to assist patients and families with cooking, cleaning and laundry.
• Managed household inventory and maintenance schedules.
• Provided personal support to the executive, including errand running and personal shopping.
• Scheduled and confirmed appointments, preventing scheduling conflicts and optimizing time management.
• Ran errands to help with daily tasks, enabling employer to focus on more pressing duties.