Kimberly Cole
Escondido,CA
Summary
Superior reputation in all work held with respect and loyalty.
A compassionate employee experienced in many areas possessing a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in business management and a strength in positive encouragement. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40 hours per week, weekends and evenings. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 10+ years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Caregiver/Private Home Caregiver
J Thomas Anderson
05.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Memory Care
- Advanced Critical Care
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Private Elderly Caregiver
J Kemper
04.2012 - 04.2020
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Worship Leader/Piano Accompanist
Pauma Valley Community Church
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
Zumba Gold
Self
06.2012 - 04.2018
- Greeted incoming students and answered questions to offer welcoming atmosphere.
- Created unique choreography for classes.
- Provided tips on course safety and watched students for signs of fatigue and injury.
- Kept class areas clean, neat and free of distractions.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
Licensed Realtor
Windermere Exclusive Properties
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Coordinated appointments with buyers, sellers and other realtors to show buyers and tenants prospective homes.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Promoted sales of properties through advertisements, open houses and online advertising platforms.
- Compared properties with similarly sold properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Interviewed clients and generated lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
Office Manager
Majestic Manzanita
01.1995 - 05.2002
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
Licensed Cosmetologist/Assistant Manager
The California Cuts
09.1989 - 03.1993
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to determine services required.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style and technique.
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escondido High School
Escondido, CAGeneral Office Services
Palomar College
San Marcos, CACaregiving/Management
American Caregivers Association
2021
Skills
- Care Plan Assessment
- Behavior Redirection
- Patient Care
- Records Maintenance
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Quality Program Protocols
- Client Requirements
- Illness Adaptation
- Validation Master Planning
- Master calendar management
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
10.2023 - Current
Master Caregiver/Private Home Caregiver
J Thomas Anderson
05.2020 - 03.2023
Worship Leader/Piano Accompanist
Pauma Valley Community Church
02.2018 - 02.2020
Zumba Gold
Self
06.2012 - 04.2018
Private Elderly Caregiver
J Kemper
04.2012 - 04.2020
Licensed Realtor
Windermere Exclusive Properties
01.2004 - 01.2014
Office Manager
Majestic Manzanita
01.1995 - 05.2002
Licensed Cosmetologist/Assistant Manager
The California Cuts
09.1989 - 03.1993
High School Diploma -
Escondido High School
General Office Services
Palomar College
Caregiving/Management
American Caregivers Association
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