Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Amada Senior Care, skilled in elderly care and fostering independence. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through attentive support and effective communication. Recognized for building strong relationships and maintaining a safe environment, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients. Dependable and organized, with a flexible schedule.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
09.2021 - 02.2024
Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
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.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Teacher
Trinity Lutheran Day Care
03.2005 - 09.2014
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Phone Sales
Random House
05.1985 - 06.1987
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Sales
Clothworld
08.1983 - 10.1984
Discussed sales strategies and promotional plans with VP of Sales on regular basis.
Provided sales forecasts for product sales opportunities within assigned accounts.
Conducted daily and weekly sales meetings to develop viable sales forecasts and associated sales strategies.
Boosted sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales support strategies.
Sales Associate
Payless Shoe Source
08.1982 - 08.1983
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.