Skilled in client engagement and personal organization, this professional successfully enhanced community outreach and program quality at Metropolitan YMCA Beaumont. By leveraging compassionate support and strategic planning, strong relationships were fostered and service delivery improved, resulting in a significant increase in participant satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
Elara Caring Jasper
Jasper, TX
06.2011 - Current
Administers bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.
Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to the manager or supervisor.
Performs housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.
Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, and convalescence; providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
Performs healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
Plans, shops for, and prepares nutritious meals, and assists families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
Transports clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians’ offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs, and plan for continuing services.
Pre-K Teacher
MET Headstart of Hardin County
Kountze, TX
09.2013 - 05.2014
Taught children about core concepts, such as numbers, letters, shapes, and colors.
Used creative, hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling.
Planned a curriculum that addresses early childhood education requirements.
Encouraged and monitored social interactions between children.
Instilled a sense of respect and discipline so that children work effectively in a classroom setting.
Supervised children outside of class time, such as during lunch, out on the playground, or on field trips.
Made sure that the classroom was clean, safe, and well-organized.
Set up the materials and workspaces required for class activities.
Communicated with parents to learn more about each child's life outside the classroom.
Created reports to inform parents about their children's progress at school.
Evaluated and recorded each student's pre-testing and progress during the school year.
Youth Program Director
Metropolitan YMCA Beaumont
Beaumont, TX
07.2000 - 11.2009
Planning and implementing events.
Direct programs through the supervision of volunteers and staff, the development and monitoring of budgets, marketing, public relations, program development, and fundraising.
Organizational, detail-focused, and independent time-management skills.
Group facilitation and relationship skills.
Developed authentic and deepened relationships with others.
Established and maintained collaborations with community organizations.
Communicate effectively via phone, email, text, and social media with a variety of audiences, including student participants, teachers, parents, and community members.
Club Manager
Silsbee Country Club
Silsbee, TX
06.2005 - 09.2007
Providing supervision and training to all new and existing staff.
Dealing promptly with all grievances from both staff and club members.
Issuing verbal warnings and executing all disciplinary actions as needed.
Setting goals for improving the business.
Screening and coaching all new hires.
Improving the club's marketing strategy, and workshopping ways to increase revenue.
Organizing team-building events.
Building loyalty between clients and the club.
Encouraging feedback for improvement.
Responsible for all financial matters, including accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Staff Scheduling and Timekeeping.
Managing inventory and ordering of all supplies, food, and beverages for the club.