Paul Abel
Anaconda,MT
Summary
Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Habilitation Technician
AWARE
Anaconda, MT
05.2020 - Current
- Implemented written goals from personal support plans to enhance patient outcomes. Recorded all data to help better understand our clients needs.
- Supervised and assisted residents with grooming, personal hygiene, meal planning and housekeeping to promote activities of daily living.
- Helped run the distribution program for food and supplies for all DD group homes. Helped the clients complete job tasks and taught them skills to help them progress and live more independent lives.
- Transported residents to and from appointments and other activities to encourage mobility and maintain a healthy life.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures to comply with safety rules and regulations.
- Applied ABA techniques and visual schedules to help clients have structure and a more conducive environment.
Personal Care Assistant
Home Advantage
East Granby, CT
03.2010 - 01.2020
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Store Manager
Suffield Cordial Shoppe
Suffield, CT
01.2007 - 02.2010
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Coordinated with outside distributors to properly market there products to consumers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA06.2015
High School Diploma -
Suffield High School
West Suffield, CT06.2003
Skills
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Family Support and Instruction
- Records Management
- Service-Oriented
- Patient and Compassionate
- Team Building
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Recordkeeping
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
Certification
ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) Certification
Timeline
Habilitation Technician
AWARE
05.2020 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Home Advantage
03.2010 - 01.2020
Store Manager
Suffield Cordial Shoppe
01.2007 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Westfield State University
High School Diploma -
Suffield High School