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Michael Cummings

Michael Cummings

(541)852-6304
Eugene,OR

Summary

Dynamic, caring, and results-driven professional with a proven track record as the Owner/Operator of two top-rated businesses, Saint Joseph Exterior Cleaning, LLC, and Rover Dog Boarding, where I served as an independent contractor. These roles have honed my self-discipline, intelligence, and ability to manage both small tasks and larger goals while delivering exceptional care to customers, their homes, and their pets. I applied these same qualities during my time at Waterford Grand and am excited for the opportunity to contribute once again.

Work History

Owner/Operator

Saint Joseph Exterior Cleaning, LLC
01.2024 - Current

I run my own 5 star business. It has received multiple awards and provides services like lawn care and pressure washing. This has required skills in technology, self directed learning, prompt execution of multi-faceted plans, as well as customer service.

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
  • Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base.

Dog Boarding Specialist

Rover
06.2020 - 11.2024
  • Over 100+ 5-Star Reviews! Top Ranked (out of 250 sitters in 97405 zipcode) and awarded as "Star Sitter"
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing exceptional boarding care and personalized attention to individual needs.
  • Provided regular updates to pet owners on their animal''s well-being, fostering trust and confidence in our services.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of each guest''s unique requirements, creating customized care plans tailored to their specific needs.
  • Handled challenging situations with diplomacy and tact, resolving conflicts in a professional manner while maintaining excellent customer relations.

Caregiver (Memory Care)

Waterford Grand
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Providing individualized care to residents with varying needs, ensuring their comfort, safety, and emotional well-being while promoting autonomy and dignity.
  • Handling difficult or challenging behaviors in residents with dementia and other cognitive impairments, employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm, compassionate approach.
  • Working alongside nurses, doctors, and therapists to implement care plans, manage medications, and monitor residents' health status to improve their quality of life.
  • Navigating rapidly changing regulations, implementing infection control protocols, and adapting care routines to ensure the safety and well-being of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Establishing strong communication with families, addressing their concerns, and providing regular updates on residents' care, fostering a sense of partnership and reassurance during uncertain times.
  • During Covid, assisted residents through emotional challenges posed by isolation, lockdowns, and restricted social activities, offering companionship, reassurance, and tailored activities to maintain engagement. You kept up-to-date with new COVID-19 safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, sanitization, and testing requirements, ensuring both resident and staff safety at all times.

Direct Support Professional

Arc Lane County
05.2014 - 11.2017
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.

Education

Honors Diploma - 2-Year Health CAM

Churchill
Eugene

Skills

  • Professionalism and work ethic
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Critical thinking capacity
  • Safety management
  • Empathy for individuals
  • Effective Communcation
  • Showers, PPE
  • Meal prep, Documentation
  • Transfers, Hygiene Assist
Michael Cummings(541)852-6304