Michael Nicolls
Shedd,OR
Summary
Compassionate team member possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in grooming and growing cannabis. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40 hours per week, weekends and evenings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Family Business.
Salem, Keizer, Corvallis, Shedd, OR
12.2016 - 10.2021
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors request of medical professionals.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Babysitter
Family Buisness
Shedd, OR
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Studied and researched food allergies to understand requirements for individuals with such conditions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Made healthy snacks and meals for 2 children.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
Cannabis Grower
Self-Owned Small Scale Grow Site With Employees.
Salem, OR
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Established schedules and assigned work tasks to individual team members based on strengths, knowledge and availability to meet business, plant and customer demands.
- Oversaw cultivation and harvesting of over 21 pounds in Marijuana crops each year.
- Fed and watered over 4 separate strains of Cannabis plants according to strict feeding schedules.
- Optimized growth and development at every stage and moved finished plants to sales displays for customer viewing.
- Assigned feeding and treatment of plants and cleaning and maintenance of sterile housing area.
- Placed supply orders, restocked supplies and merchandised products for purchase by customers.
- Flexed with unexpected problems such as droughts and infestations to maintain farm profits.
- Scheduled 3 ranch hands and other ranch workers.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
- Maintained optimal health of each plant by monitoring water pH, using organic methods and applying relevant chemicals based on specifications for specific plants or customers.
- Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional exceptional attention to detail.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Researched pests and diseases common to individual types of stock and developed mitigation plans.
- Developed and constructed pens, stations and collection mechanisms for optimal growth.
Pet Sitter
Big Mikes Pet Sitting Service.
Salem, OR
01.1996 - 12.2012
- Coordinated animal training to teach commands, improve behaviors and housebreak personal pets.
- Helped treat animal skin and eyes with ointments and other medications.
- Organized picking up and dropping off animals at client locations.
- Fed, watered and cared for goats, sheep and chickens.
- Supported newborn animals with heat, safety and clean bedding to promote optimal growth and health.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Handled administrative work such as answering telephones and scheduling appointments for visits.
- Boosted animal health for Cats and Dogs by carrying out optimal feeding and watering schedule.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
Volunteer
Church Group
Salem, OR
01.1998 - 01.2010
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
- Provided immediate responses to questions from volunteers.
- Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services.
- Supported program leaders with administrative support duties.
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Freed full-time employees up for more critical work by completing clerical tasks and office work.
- Tracked volunteer hours in spreadsheets.
- Coordinated work of project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project and team leadership to enhance success.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
Musician
Local Band
Salem, OR
06.2002 - 09.2008
- Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
- Punctually attended 8 practices monthly.
- Practiced 6-10 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
- Performed in 27 shows.
- Branched out from Guitar to learn Bass and Drums.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
Education
No Degree - Adult Basic Skills
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, OR 04.2022 - Current
Skills
- Supportive Personality
- Attentive to People
- Social Perceptiveness
- Personal Service
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Safety Compliance
- Independent Thinking
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Communication Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Sound Judgment
- Clear Communication
Additional Information
I am very dedicated and motivated to make this my final career choice as I now have a family I need to provide for. I tend to finish things i start with high-school being exception due to my grandfather needing me to be his full time caregiver.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
No Degree - Adult Basic Skills
Linn-Benton Community College
04.2022 - Current
Babysitter
Family Buisness
01.2019 - 08.2021
Caregiver
Family Business.
12.2016 - 10.2021
Cannabis Grower
Self-Owned Small Scale Grow Site With Employees.
04.2014 - 10.2016
Musician
Local Band
06.2002 - 09.2008
Volunteer
Church Group
01.1998 - 01.2010
Pet Sitter
Big Mikes Pet Sitting Service.
01.1996 - 12.2012
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