Patricia Pate
Maben,MS
Summary
Organized and dependable worker, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry into a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Chastity Pate
02.2018 - 08.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep hospice care team updated.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nurses.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Home Health Caregiver
Ability Works
10.2005 - 04.2006
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
Cashier
Dollar Tree Stores
08.2001 - 04.2005
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Unloaded delivery trucks and arranged stockroom.
- Made bank deposits.
- Worked at several different locations.
Restaurant Waitress
Traceway
06.1999 - 07.2000
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food options.
- Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
- Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Cashier
B Quik Inc.
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Kept cash wrap stocked, products faced and shelving free of misplaced items or trash.
Education
Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
East Mississippi Community College Mayhew, MS
Mayhew, Ms05.2010
Skills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Care
- First Aid and Safety
- Individualized Care
- Infection Control Procedures
- Household Support
- Oxygen Initiation
- Patient Transport
- Bathing and Dressing
- Light Housekeeping
- End Stage of life care
- Administering Medicines
- Emergency Situations
- Recording Vital Signs
- Medical Charting
- Personal Care Assistance
- Patient Health Information Privacy
- Medical Terminology and Equipment
- Bed Transfers
- IV Medication Administration
- Cash Register Systems
- Staff Training
- Liquor Law Compliance
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Credit and Cash Transactions
- Money Handling
- Till Counting
- Time Management Skills
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Chastity Pate
02.2018 - 08.2023
Cashier
B Quik Inc.
01.2007 - 03.2008
Home Health Caregiver
Ability Works
10.2005 - 04.2006
Cashier
Dollar Tree Stores
08.2001 - 04.2005
Restaurant Waitress
Traceway
06.1999 - 07.2000
Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
East Mississippi Community College Mayhew, MS
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