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Education
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Certification
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Patricia Bennett

Cleveland,TN

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Visiting Angels Home Care, excelling in personal care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client independence through effective communication and compassionate care. Skilled in documentation and first aid, ensuring safety and satisfaction for elderly clients while fostering trusting relationships. Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Visiting Angels Home Care
Chattanooga, TN
10.2023 - Current

Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.

  • Maintained a clean environment to ensure client safety and satisfaction.
  • Transported clients to appointments using wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
  • Provided companionship through engaging conversation and recreational activities.
  • Documented client progress and challenges in logbooks for effective communication.
  • Administered medications accurately per established care plans.
  • Addressed family and staff concerns to create positive living situations.
  • Supported mobility for disabled individuals while ensuring ongoing safety monitoring.

Direct Care Worker

Champion Care
Gainesville, FL
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Established trusting client relationships through consistent support and reliability.
  • Educated families on resources to improve overall quality of life.
  • Promoted client independence by teaching self-care skills, including hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
  • Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and errands to ensure access to care.
  • Monitored client progress, reporting behavioral or physical changes to supervisor promptly.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging life transitions or crises.
  • Maintained confidentiality of client information in accordance with agency policies.
  • Tracked and documented services performed for clients, ensuring thorough record-keeping.

Administrative Assistant

Gary Callahan
Diamond Bar, CA
01.2011 - 09.2012
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
  • Managed confidential documents following established protocols for security and organization.
  • Coordinated appointments between clients, customers, and internal staff to optimize schedules.
  • Welcomed visitors professionally, addressing inquiries and directing to appropriate personnel.
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to executive team, including meeting scheduling and calendar management.
  • Conducted research on various topics as requested by management to inform decision-making.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring timely distribution of emails, mail, and packages.
  • Oversaw daily office operations and maintained office supplies inventory for optimal functionality.

Office Assistant/Assistant Buyer

County of Riverside Department of Public Health
Riverside, CA
01.2007 - 11.2010
  • Tracked office supply inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
  • Assisted with special projects by conducting thorough online research.
  • Organized office operations, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and preparing reports.
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support across multiple departments as required.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including shipping preparations.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive documents and information throughout processes.
  • Monitored office expenses and submitted timely purchase requests.
  • Vetted supplier prices, quality, and delivery speed to select optimal vendors.

Education

Associate of Arts - Health Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
07-2013

High School Diploma -

Pleasant Hill High School
Pleasant Hill

Skills

  • Personal care and support
  • Client transportation
  • Communication skills
  • Daily living assistance
  • Emotional support
  • First aid and safety
  • Companionship services
  • Direct patient care
  • Records management
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Documentation skills
  • Compassionate care
  • Elderly care and companionship
  • Dementia support

Certification

  • Drivers License 153460159

October 2023 - October 2031

Cleveland, Tennessee Class D

Working programs

  • I have experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and working many different computer programs at the County of Riverside.

Timeline

Caregiver

Visiting Angels Home Care
10.2023 - Current

Direct Care Worker

Champion Care
03.2022 - 12.2022

Administrative Assistant

Gary Callahan
01.2011 - 09.2012

Office Assistant/Assistant Buyer

County of Riverside Department of Public Health
01.2007 - 11.2010

Associate of Arts - Health Administration

University of Phoenix

High School Diploma -

Pleasant Hill High School