Pamela Smith
Cypress,TX
Summary
I am hardworking, trustworthy, and focused on the details. Offering reliability, honesty, and Care. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Giver/ Med Tech
Caydance Assistant Living and Memory Care
Katy, TX
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications under physician direction following standard operating procedures.
- Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Reported safety hazards to supervisors, removing risk and promoting workplace safety.
- 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.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Jewelry Designer
Self Employed
Cyress, TX
08.2011 - Current
- Adjusted designs to meet client demands.
- Developed unique piece designs for individual clients.
- Completed research of seasonal market trends and customer buying preferences.
- Constructed mass production models out of wax, metal, clay or plaster and formed sample castings into molds.
Catering Manager
Self-employed
Cypress, TX
04.2020 - Current
- Checked and recorded temperatures of refrigerator and freezer daily to verify proper working conditions.
- Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and foodservice supplies.
- Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor deals for attractive proposal preparation.
- Controlled portion sizes and garnishing for optimal cost controls.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
Patient Assistant/Nurse Aide
Evergreen Cottage Assistant Living
Katy, TX
06.2014 - 06.2022
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Assisted over 16 residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and vitals.
Housekeeper
Best Western Hotel
Katy, TX
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
- Supplied extra towels and toiletries when requested to optimize guest comfort.
- Followed manufacturer instructions for using chemicals and equipment to avoid burns, injuries and workplace accidents.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
- Replaced sheets and pillowcases daily and used hospitality corners on beds to provide extreme comfort for guests.
- Created checklists for daily stocking of housekeeping carts to improve inventory management and prevent unnecessary trips to stockroom.
- Mopped and vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance at all times.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of all soiled linen in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
Personal Care Assistant
Synergy Health Care
Katy, TX
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Planned daily activities to allow clients opportunities for light exercise.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet special client diets such as as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
Education
Graphic Design
Lone Star College System
Spring, TXCertificate - Caregiving
American Caregiver Association
Houston, TxSome College (No Degree) - Art Education
Houston Community College
Houston, TXCertificate - Child Care Management
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASome College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LAHigh School Diploma -
Walter L. Cohen High School
New Orleans , LaSkills
- Sanitation
- Team building
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Problem resolution
- Relationship development
- Organization
- Operational improvement
- Supervision
- Project organization
- Staff leadership
- Food and Beverage Sales
- Safe Driving
- Safe Driving Record
- Punctual and Reliable
- Positive Attitude
- Courteous and Polite Demeanor
- Responsible Driver
- Valid Driver's License
- Clean Driving Record
Timeline
Care Giver/ Med Tech
Caydance Assistant Living and Memory Care
05.2023 - 03.2025
Housekeeper
Best Western Hotel
11.2020 - 12.2020
Catering Manager
Self-employed
04.2020 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Synergy Health Care
09.2019 - 12.2019
Patient Assistant/Nurse Aide
Evergreen Cottage Assistant Living
06.2014 - 06.2022
Jewelry Designer
Self Employed
08.2011 - Current
Graphic Design
Lone Star College System
Certificate - Caregiving
American Caregiver Association
Some College (No Degree) - Art Education
Houston Community College
Certificate - Child Care Management
Penn Foster Career School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma -
Walter L. Cohen High School