Melissa Hester
Winder,GA
Summary
With a proven track record as a caregiver through the NJPPP,. I bring over 35 years of expertise working with adults and children with a variety of disabilities and medical needs. By providing care, emotional support and companionship to the patient I bring comfort and trust to my patients families.
In other fields of experience, having been in retail as a manager for over 8 years, I strive to be a hard worker that works as a team player and will grow my knowledge. I am hopeful to secure an entry-level office position that my skills would be beneficial to any company. My willingness to learn and contributions toward success will bring positive results and a more profitable outcome. I am ready to tackle new challenges and advance my organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
NJPPP
01.2016 - 02.2024
Provided care for a Disabled Adult with
Charchot-Marie-Toothe Disease. My daily responsibilities were to.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks and Life Skills such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting.
- Assisted client with daily living skills to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided management of Financial responsibilities / bill paying, therapies and appointments
- Provided med assistance with wound care, wound-vacs, oxygen, yankauer, Bi-PAP and breathing treatments as recommended by Palliative Care Support Team
- Maintained a daily log for meals noting calories, fats, sodium, carbs, proteins to promote good wound healing
- Maintained a daily log of Vitals (i.e., Blood Pressure Pulse Ox, Temperature, Sugar and Excretions
- Provided a compassionate and loving environment fostering a positive relationship and enhancing overall mental health.
My patient and life partner passed away in February 2024
Attendance Secretary
Banks County School System
02.2003 - 05.2014
- Maintained confidentiality of student information by adhering strictly to FERPA guidelines when handling sensitive data.
- Collaborated effectively with other administrative staff members for seamless coordination during events such as report card distribution or parent-teacher conferences.
- Recorded and tracked daily bus route schedule and reported on late arrivals or bus issues.
- Enhanced truancy prevention efforts with proactive outreach to parents/guardians regarding changes in their child''s attendance patterns or concerns about unexcused absences.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently maintaining and updating attendance records in the school database system.
- Provided valuable input during staff meetings to help inform decisions related to attendance policies, procedures, and intervention strategies.
- Created and implemented activities and competition between grades with prizes to improve student attendance\
Education
Graphic Design
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Strong organization
- Team Leadership
- Elderly Care Support
- High Ethical Standards
- Excellent communication
- Customer relations
- Administrative Office Coordination
- Reliability and punctuality
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Professional and courteous
- Time management
Timeline
Caregiver
NJPPP
01.2016 - 02.2024
Attendance Secretary
Banks County School System
02.2003 - 05.2014
Graphic Design
University of Pittsburgh
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