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Michelle Rodriguez Bighaus

Longview,WA

Summary

Attention hiring committee,

I’m a passionate, goal-oriented professional with over 8 years of experience in social work, case management, and customer loyalty.

My journey includes nearly 2 years as a caregiver, where I honed my skills in understanding the genuine needs of clients while providing compassionate support.

I pride myself on being honest, hardworking, and genuinely caring, and I’m excited about the opportunity to bring these qualities to your team.

With my personal experience and knowledge, I’m confident I can effectively supervise, hire, and train fellow caregivers, ensuring we meet both clients’ and caregivers’ needs. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your agency’s mission and making a meaningful impact together.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Aide

Korean Women's Association
Longview , Washington
04.2024 - Current
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living like meal preparation and shopping.
  • Planned recreational activities for the client's physical well-being based on individual needs.
  • Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversation or playing games.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.

Caregiver

Papa Pal
Longview , Washington
12.2022 - 04.2024
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments, shopping and a variety of errands.
  • Provide light housecleaning and organizing when needed.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.

Caregiver

All Ways Caring HomeCare
Longview , Washington
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as dressing, medication management and meal preparation
  • Engaged elderly clients in meaningful conversations
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.

BILINGUAL FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Support for Early Learning and Families
Vancouver , Washington
02.2018 - 12.2022
  • 2 years experience working a hybrid remote model.

• Meeting with clients weekly, over the phone, via Zoom or in person.

• Planning and conducting parent meetings and events on Zoom, Teams or in person.

• SMART goal planning with clients

• Community liaison, resource referral for clients

• Medical and Dental education and referral for clients

.Collected supplementary information needed to assist client, such as employment records, medical records and school reports.

•Maintained case history records and prepared reports.

-Addressed legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.

•Referred clients to community resources for services, such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, and financial assistance and provided concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply

COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCATE

Healthy Living Collaborative
Vancouver , WA
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Translated for Spanish speaking staff, clients and community members.

• Community Liaison, resource referral for clients and community members

• Community event planning, volunteering, and resource sharing

• Working a hybrid remote model

• Attended group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures.

.Interpreted, translated and provided cultural mediation related to health services and information for community members.

Childcare Center Director

Children Northwest / ESD112
Vancouver, Washington
02.2016 - 01.2018
  • Manage and oversee day-to-day activities of operations

    • Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Billing and Payroll

    • Experience with Childcare Licensing Regulations

    • Conduct performance reviews, employee performance conversations, trainings, and other personnel management

    • Spanish Translation for staff and childcare parents

    • Continually assess staffing and training needs including creating staff schedule that supports center needs.

    • Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training.

    • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.

    • Translate for Spanish speaking staff and clients

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Lower Columbia College Head Start
Longview, Washington
09.2011 - 02.2016
  • Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.

• Taught classes and courses and provided direct care to children.

• Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.

Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.

Office Manager

Juana Home Services
Oakland, California
06.2006 - 01.2011
  • Assisting clients over the phone, via email and in person.

• Called and met with regular and prospective customers to build long-term customer relationships and networks

Built trust with customers through personalized conversations.

• Supervised financial initiatives, including banking, planning, cost analysis, clash flow and legal compliance

• Monitor suppliers to ensure efficient and effective services are provided within company budget

• In charge of advertising, and client relations, including scheduling services, through phone and in-person meetings

• Improve operational effectiveness by streamlining business operational work process and procedures

• Oversee and Manage day-to-day activities of operations, including daily communication with clients and employees

• Generated leads and maintained lists of prospective customers.

• Negotiated contracts and prices with clients to exceed sales goals.

Art Instructor

V.A.L.A.
Berkeley, California
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Taught evening classes for parents on how to incorporate art and literacy in the home

• Attended offered workshops on Literacy

• Volunteered at local events promoting the V.A.L.A program.

• Specialized in art classes for children ages 3 to 12 at a variety of pre-schools and elementary schools

• Taught teachers how to incorporate art into their daily curriculum

• Revised and evaluated curricula, course content and methods of instruction.

• Delivered engaging lesson plans, inspiring learners to explore topics outside of classtime.

• Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques

Restaurant Manager

Tri Vigne Pizzeria
St. Helena, CA
08.1999 - 03.2002
  • Managed expense and investment budgets to meet business operating plans.

• Orientated and trained employees, encouraging confidence and helping individuals adapt faster to job roles.

• Offered constructive feedback to team members, boosting overall job performance.

• Collaborated with staff to develop and carry out processes, resulting in improved performance.

• Coached and motivated team, driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service.

• Provided orientation and on-boarding training to new associates.

Circulated throughout restaurant facilities and kitchen areas to monitor and maintain food quality and service

standards.

• Monitored cash handling procedures to accurately charge customers.

• Organized and conducted pre-shift meetings to review specials, menu changes and house counts.

• Greeted guests at tables and attended to guest needs to promote customer service and satisfaction.

• Counted money and made bank deposit

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA
01-2008

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution

Verbal and Written communication skills

Office Support

Financial Management and Reporting

Spanish Fluency

Administration and Operations

Skilled in Microsoft Office

Upbeat and Positive Personality

Calm and Professional Under Pressure

Cultural Awareness

Interpretation and Translation Services

Product and Service Knowledge

Effective Problem-Solving

Timeline

Home Care Aide

Korean Women's Association
04.2024 - Current

Caregiver

All Ways Caring HomeCare
05.2023 - 01.2024

Caregiver

Papa Pal
12.2022 - 04.2024

BILINGUAL FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Support for Early Learning and Families
02.2018 - 12.2022

COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCATE

Healthy Living Collaborative
03.2017 - 01.2020

Childcare Center Director

Children Northwest / ESD112
02.2016 - 01.2018

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Lower Columbia College Head Start
09.2011 - 02.2016

Office Manager

Juana Home Services
06.2006 - 01.2011

Art Instructor

V.A.L.A.
01.2004 - 01.2009

Restaurant Manager

Tri Vigne Pizzeria
08.1999 - 03.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Pacific Union College
Michelle Rodriguez Bighaus