Michael Puckering
Manhattan,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at excelling in resilience strengthening and decision-making support. Spearheaded event concepts, boosting client base and exceeding revenue goals. Demonstrated exceptional empathy development and social perceptiveness, ensuring client satisfaction and safety. Achieved measurable success in youth development, empowering informed decisions and critical thinking skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Companion
Nina Hellman
01.2018 - 09.2023
- Recognized changes in client behavior or health, promptly reporting concerns to appropriate healthcare providers for assessment and intervention.
- Upheld client confidentiality and privacy by respecting their personal boundaries and adhering to established professional guidelines.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting schedules and responsibilities to accommodate client needs as they arose.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks routinely.
- Encouraged independence through skill-building exercises tailored to each client''s unique abilities and limitations.
- Organized important documents related to healthcare, finances, or legal matters for easy access by clients or their family members when needed.
- Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
HHA
Family Care Plus
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
Director of Events
Forever Young Social Adult Day Care
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Developed comprehensive event proposals tailored to specific client needs, demonstrating a deep understanding of their objectives and priorities.
- Consistently met and exceeded revenue goals by identifying new business opportunities and expanding the company''s client base.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements pertaining to health, safety, and risk management during event execution.
- Spearheaded the development of new event concepts, resulting in unique offerings that set the company apart from competitors.
- Achieved measurable success in meeting clients'' objectives while adhering to strict deadlines and tight budgets.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive branding across all aspects of event production.
Youth Development Specialist
Lorraine Hansberry Academy
01.1999 - 06.2014
- Maintained documentation and records of training activities and group events.
- Organized and attended meetings, trainings and conferences with foster parents to deliver information on youth progress.
- Led group discussions promoting critical thinking skills, empowering youth to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Coordinated transitional services for youth of diverse backgrounds.
Education
Communications
College of New Rochelle, The
New Rochelle, NYCertified Medical Assistant
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA01.2022
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
Oakland Park, Florida06.1994
Skills
- Decision-making support
- Resilience Strengthening
- Task Delegation
- Empathy Development
- Social Perceptiveness
- Reliability assurance
Timeline
Companion
Nina Hellman
01.2018 - 09.2023
HHA
Family Care Plus
09.2016 - 09.2018
Director of Events
Forever Young Social Adult Day Care
01.2014 - 07.2016
Youth Development Specialist
Lorraine Hansberry Academy
01.1999 - 06.2014
Communications
College of New Rochelle, The
Certified Medical Assistant
Cape Cod Community College
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
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