Paolina Perpepaj
Holmes
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in providing compassionate and attentive care. Skilled in active listening, empathetic communication, and fostering meaningful connections. Highly adaptable, dependable team player focused on delivering exceptional service and meeting evolving needs. Equipped to enhance well-being and quality of life for those in care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Companion
Private Client
11.2024 - Current
- Recognized changes in client behavior or health, promptly reporting concerns to appropriate healthcare providers for assessment and intervention.
- Upheld client confidentiality and privacy by respecting their personal boundaries and adhering to established professional guidelines.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting schedules and responsibilities to accommodate client needs as they arose.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks routinely.
- Provides professional and compassionate for client
- Provides transportation for client during outings
- Assists client in household task (food, cleaning, organizing, TV procedures)
Intern
The Pantry (Dutchess Community College
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Engaged in maintaining a safe and confidential space for clients
- Engaged in inventory procedures and cleaning procedures
- Assisted and independently transported goods within assigned programs
- Gained efficient and effective client and staff communication
Community Life Intern
The Fountains at Millbrook
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked under director of community life for elderly residents in assisted and independent living
- Transported residents to and from social events and leisure activities
- Facilitated small leisure groups for residents
- Engaged in professional communication with residents and staff to meet both resident and staff needs
- Supported staff in creating, organizing and facilitating residential events and activities
Farm Crew Member
Maple View Farm
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted lead farm staff in large scale land projects
- Independently harvested, transported, seeded, and watered vegetable produce
- Trained in pruning/trellising and washing/packing produce
- Independently packed harvest for storage, selling, and pre-sold orders
- Engaged in cashier service interactions during farmers market
- Distributed produce in farm store
- Maintained efficient and clean farm store for customers
Behavior Technician
Hudson Valley ABA
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Completed session intake assessments and data collection daily.
- Provided aid to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder when communicating, learning, and completing activities of daily living.
- Carried out instruction and treatment plans provided by supervisors.
- Presented emotional and social strategies for clients to enhance communication, social, and emotional wellbeing.
Catering Associate
Maria's Table
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Checked and replenished items needed for dining and catering
- Set up and cleaned up events to assist caterers
- Prepared a variety of dishes from cold salads to hot entrees
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work area
- Monitored food temperature and quality standards during events
- Adhered to all customers' wishes with great accordance and a smile
- Assisted cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provided cooks with needed items.
Counselor
Camp Veritas
08.2022 - 08.2022
- As a camp counselor I oversaw multiple teen girls with a partner
- Together, we created a safe space for our group to grow in their faith and as individuals
- We had complete responsibility of their day to day activities and aided them with whatever they needed.
Operations Assistant
Summit Music Festival
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Evaluated and monitored new or existing procedures for effectiveness, outlining changes for improvements
- Provided administrative support to leadership to facilitate operations
- Assisted leadership with maintaining and coordinating calendars and events
- Aided in the arrangement and handling of client reservations
- Oversaw the safety of rooming and boarding for multiple children
- Handled and oversaw minimal financial transactions
- Communicated with all teams to ensure the efficiency of work events.
Babysitter
Private Family
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Assisted children with homework and school-related projects and assignments
- Drove children to and from play dates and recreational activities
- Assisted children with hygiene, morning, and bedtime routines
- Interacted and entertained the children for the time spent with them
- Activities done were to benefit their intellectual development and deplete screen time
- Assisted with light cleaning and cooking for the children.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2025
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Patient
- Empathetic
- Organized
- Problem Solving
- Integrity
- Microsoft EXCEL/WORD
- Event Catering
- Skill Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Data Collection
- Social Skill Development
- Documentation Skills
- Active Listening
- Client Care importance
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Behavioral Support
- Physically able to lift heavy objects
- Proficient in child-care settings
- Attention to detail
- Basic housekeeping
- Task delegation
- Self-awareness cultivation
- Elderly care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Meal preparation
- Client documentation
- At-home care instruction
- Client empowerment
- Disability support
Contact
- CATERING ASSOCIATE, MARIA'S TABLE, Armonk, NY, 07/2019, 11/2022
- BABYSITTER, PRIVATE FAMILY, Armonk, NY, 09/2019, 08/2022
- OPERATIONS ASSISTANT, SUMMIT MUSIC FESTIVAL, Westchester County, NY, 08/2021, 08/2022
Volunteer Experience
COUNSELOR, CAMP VERITAS, Glen Spey, NY, 08/2022, 08/2022
VOLUNTEER, GIANNA'S HOUSE, Brewster, NY
VOLUNTEER, SISTERS OF LIFE
Timeline
Intern
The Pantry (Dutchess Community College
02.2025 - 04.2025
Elderly Companion
Private Client
11.2024 - Current
Community Life Intern
The Fountains at Millbrook
09.2024 - 11.2024
Farm Crew Member
Maple View Farm
05.2024 - 08.2024
Behavior Technician
Hudson Valley ABA
04.2023 - 11.2023
Counselor
Camp Veritas
08.2022 - 08.2022
Operations Assistant
Summit Music Festival
08.2021 - 08.2022
Babysitter
Private Family
09.2019 - 08.2022
Catering Associate
Maria's Table
07.2019 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Psychology
Dutchess Community College
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