Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Patricia Piper

Dollar Tree Distribution Center
Belmont,OH
2027
years of professional experience

I have a lot of spraying store manager beingwith over 16 years of experience at Dollar Tree, quick learner, easy to get along with love to learn

For working in the nursing facility as an activity assistant andas nurse coordinator and being a nurses aid and working in therapy, skilled in patient monitoring and transfer techniques. Proven ability to enhance resident care and improve team efficiency through effective scheduling and hands-on support. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes dignity and independence for all residents. I’m planning activities so that they can get out of their rooms and associate with each other and also helping and transporting in and out of the facility.

Work History

Nurses Aid

Forest Hills Care Center and Beacon House
  • Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nursing staff for timely care decisions.
  • Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and repositioning to prevent falls and skin breakdown.
  • Documented resident care, meal intake, and observations accurately in daily records.
  • Maintained infection control standards through proper hand hygiene, PPE use, and equipment sanitation.
  • Fed residents and provided meal assistance while following individualized diet and hydration needs.
  • Responded calmly to call lights and resident requests, delivering attentive bedside support.
  • Communicated resident status updates clearly with nurses and care team to support coordinated care.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Supported rehabilitation efforts for post-operative patients through targeted exercise programs under nurse supervision.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Also help transport residence to and from the doctors help throughout the facility we needed assisted in transporting them to activities and things like that outside of the facility

Therapy Assistant

Forest Hills Care Center
  • Assisted residents with daily activity schedules and leisure programs.
  • Prepared materials for crafts, games, and group engagement sessions.
  • Supported recreation staff with setup, cleanup, and activity room organization.
  • Encouraged resident participation through friendly, patient communication.
  • Transported residents safely to scheduled events and social gatherings.
  • Managed activity calendar, ensuring diverse options catered to a wide range of interests and abilities.
  • Coordinated special events to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or other milestones that fostered a sense of community within the residence.
  • Assisted with physical therapy exercises, promoting increased mobility and functional independence among participants.
  • Directed art therapy sessions, empowering participants to express themselves creatively while enhancing cognitive function and dexterity skills.
  • Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
  • Assisted with physical therapy exercises to help residents regain strength and mobility.
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
  • I helped and transporting residence to and from doctor appointments if we had outings like to see the lights at Ogleby Park and other activities. I drove the bus to transport them back-and-forth.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
  • Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.

Store Manager

17 Years 1 Month
Dollar Tree Distribution Center | 09.2009 - Current
  • Directed daily store operations, ensuring compliance with safety, cash, and merchandising standards.
  • Supervised associates, delegated tasks, and maintained efficient front-end and stockroom workflows.
  • Trained team members on customer service, register procedures, and operational policies.
  • Monitored inventory levels, restocked merchandise, and supported accurate receiving processes.
  • Resolved customer concerns promptly while maintaining professional service standards.
  • Scheduled labor coverage to align staffing with sales trends and operational needs.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining safe environment for both staff and customers.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.

Activity Assistant

27 Years 5 Months
Forest Hills Care Center | 05.1991 - 10.2018
  • Assisted residents with daily activity schedules and leisure programs.
  • Prepared materials for crafts, games, and group engagement sessions.
  • Supported recreation staff with setup, cleanup, and activity room organization.
  • Encouraged resident participation through friendly, patient communication.
  • Transported residents safely to scheduled events and social gatherings.
  • Managed activity calendar, ensuring diverse options catered to a wide range of interests and abilities.
  • Coordinated special events to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or other milestones that fostered a sense of community within the residence.
  • Assisted with physical therapy exercises, promoting increased mobility and functional independence among participants.
  • Directed art therapy sessions, empowering participants to express themselves creatively while enhancing cognitive function and dexterity skills.
  • Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
  • Assisted with physical therapy exercises to help residents regain strength and mobility.
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
  • I helped and transporting residence to and from doctor appointments if we had outings like to see the lights at Ogleby Park and other activities. I drove the bus to transport them back-and-forth.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
  • Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.

Nursing Aide Coordinator

4 Years 5 Months
Forest Hills Care Center | 05.2003 - 10.2007

. scheduling for at a time 42 nurses aids.

. assisting on the floor, caring for the residence, feeding clothing, bathing taking them to and from dining activities, etc..

. also ordered supplies for the nurses like tens for the residence, bandages first aid materials direct care materials any supplies that they may need.

. Also filled in on the floor if someone was not able to make it in and cannot find anybody to come in I would fill that position. I hired fired, took care of any problems according to the nurses aids.

. attended meetings every morning to discuss what was going on for the day. Any problems needed taken care of anything like that also assisted in the office secretary work.

Education

High School Diploma

Union Local | Morristown, Ohio

Skills

I’ve been with Dollar Tree as a store manager going on 16 1/2 years I had before Dollar Tree six years experience started out as a cashier then part-time assistant and moved up
so I have worked in every spot of the store
Compassionate caregiver
Reliable team player
Patient monitoring
Dressing assistance
Compassionate
Transfer techniques
I also worked in therapy so I help teach proper transporting residence from chair to bed bed to chair in and out of vehicle
etc.

Timeline

Store Manager

Dollar Tree Distribution Center
09.2009 - CurrentRead More

Nursing Aide Coordinator

Forest Hills Care Center
05.2003 - 10.2007Read More

Activity Assistant

Forest Hills Care Center
05.1991 - 10.2018Read More

Nurses Aid

Forest Hills Care Center and Beacon House
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Therapy Assistant

Forest Hills Care Center
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Union Local

High School Diploma
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Patricia Piper