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Michael Beard

Inwood

Summary

Compassionate Respite Care Provider at PALCO with expertise in patient monitoring and personal care assistance. Proven ability to enhance well-being through effective communication and motivational leadership. Skilled in CPR and fostering a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities, ensuring their needs are met with dignity and respect. Able to take control and be a leader as well as a follower.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Respite Care Provider

PALCO
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted resident with basic activities of daily living.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Cashier

Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Assistant Gymnastics Coach

Flip Over Gymnastics
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
  • Taught students how to perform split leaps, back handsprings and other special techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
08-2026

High School Diploma -

Musselman High School
Inwood, WV
05-2022

Skills

  • Patient monitoring
  • Autism support
  • Personal care assistance
  • Disability awareness
  • CPR training
  • Basic math
  • Product restocking
  • Cash drawer balancing
  • Team management
  • Coaching experience
  • Motivational leadership style

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the ability of patience by completing tasks needed to be done while watching over an individual with special needs with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved altercations which led to a better work environment.
  • Collaborated with team of 1 main coach and 13 youths in the development of their gymnastics ability.

Timeline

Cashier

Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery
05.2024 - 08.2024

Respite Care Provider

PALCO
04.2024 - Current

Assistant Gymnastics Coach

Flip Over Gymnastics
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Shepherd University

High School Diploma -

Musselman High School