Penny Adams
Gaffney,SC
Summary
Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caretaker
Self Employed Services
Hickory Grove, SC
09.2013 - 01.2021
- Disposed of hazardous materials according to established guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry and meal preparation.
- Kept records of all maintenance activities including costs incurred and materials used.
- Cleaned windows, walls, ceilings, carpets, floors, bathrooms, kitchens. using appropriate cleaning supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of client care, including vital signs, medications administered and changes in condition.
- Monitored safety of clients by providing close observation while they are engaged in activities such as walking or exercising.
- Transported clients to medical appointments, errands and recreational outings utilizing personal vehicle.
- Accompanied patients on walks and provided assistance when needed.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises prescribed by physician or therapist.
- Ensured that medication was taken properly at the appropriate times throughout the day.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements and monitored food intake of clients.
- Provided companionship to elderly or disabled individuals by engaging in conversation, reading aloud and playing board games.
- Provided compassionate, personalized care to elderly and disabled clients in their homes.
- Organized light housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning dishes and vacuuming carpets for clients' homes.
- Respected privacy rights of all patients while performing duties.
- Provided emotional support to patients who were dealing with depression or anxiety issues.
- Developed individualized care plans based on the needs of each client.
- Administered first aid treatment when necessary due to injury or illness.
- Developed strong relationships with patients based on trust and respect.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Meat Wrapper
Ingles Markets Inc
Boiling , NC
07.2010 - 09.2013
- Weighed meats to determine price for customers.
- Wrapped and labeled various types of meat products for sale in the store or for catering orders.
- Resolved any customer complaints regarding quality or freshness of products promptly and courteously.
- Operated cash register to process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meat according to their needs.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on refrigeration units used for storing meat products.
- Followed company policies regarding food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down counters, sanitizing knives and utensils after each use.
- Created promotional displays using signage, props or other materials provided by the store management team.
- Cleaned all equipment used during shift including slicers, scales, wrapping machines.
- Stocked shelves with packaged meats, ensuring proper rotation of product based on expiration dates.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to customer inquiries about product selection, pricing and availability.
- Organized the display cases with fresh meats in a neat and attractive manner.
- Adhered to all safety procedures when handling sharp tools such as knives or saws used for cutting meat.
- Prepared meat products such as sausages, bacon, ham and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Set up cutting equipment and ensured that it is properly functioning before use.
- Enforced approved safety codes and cultivated orderly and systematic environment.
- Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
- Followed emergency procedures in event of workplace accidents.
- Maintained proper food temperatures for various products.
- Monitored storage conditions, including temperature controls, to prevent spoilage.
- Prepared specialty meat products, such as sausages, ham, and cured meats.
- Utilized knowledge of animal anatomy to efficiently break down carcasses into retail cuts.
- Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of butchering equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Rotated products to decrease chance of meat spoiling and reduce waste and loss of profits.
- Engaged with customers to understand their needs, providing recommendations for meat selection and preparation.
Pt Produce Clerk
Ingles Markets Inc
Boiling Springs , NC
07.2010 - 09.2013
- Assisted other departments within the store when needed.
- Operated cash register efficiently during peak business hours.
- Weighed, labeled, priced, and packaged produce items for sale.
- Cleaned work areas throughout shift to maintain sanitation standards.
- Stayed up-to-date on new products offered in the department.
- Organized displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the store.
- Replenished display cases as necessary throughout the day.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Informed customers about various types of produce available.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting each customer promptly.
- Utilized shrink wrap machine for wrapping products properly.
- Checked for quality, ripeness, and overall condition of products before stocking shelves.
- Maintained cleanliness of department while adhering to health code regulations.
- Received and stocked incoming produce shipments.
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered questions regarding nutritional value or storage tips.
- Followed proper receiving procedures for perishable items.
- Followed established food safety guidelines when handling perishables such as fruits and vegetables.
- Demonstrated familiarity with department products to help customers in selecting items.
- Built displays and arranged department products to create attractive presentations, highlighting featured and seasonal items.
- Opened boxes and stocked products in appropriate sections.
- Monitored work environment to maintain safety, cleanliness and organization.
- Rotated stock to maintain freshness.
- Stocked, rotated and faced products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
- Operated cash registers, processing customer transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Implemented merchandising strategies, creating attractive produce displays to enhance sales.
- Checked delivered merchandise and order information to verify shipment accuracy.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe shopping environment.
- Collaborated with team members, sharing tasks and supporting department goals.
- Checked prices and located products for customers.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
- Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, providing knowledgeable recommendations on produce selection.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Maintained produce department cleanliness, ensuring a hygienic and appealing shopping environment.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
- Stocked produce displays with fresh fruits and vegetables, keeping items organized and accessible.
- Monitored temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
- Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
- Conducted daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Answered shopper questions regarding shelf life and appropriate produce storage.
- Participated in inventory counts, verifying stock levels and identifying discrepancies.
- Assisted in the development of promotional materials, highlighting seasonal or featured produce.
Education
GED -
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05-2000
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Exercise encouragement
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Health monitoring
- Physical therapy support
- Feeding assistance
- Emotional support
- Social interaction
- Fall prevention
- Housekeeping
- Assistive device usage
- Toileting assistance
- Patient lifting techniques
- Transportation services
- Incontinence care
- Meal preparation
- Medical appointment scheduling
- Nutrition
Timeline
Personal Caretaker
Self Employed Services
09.2013 - 01.2021
Meat Wrapper
Ingles Markets Inc
07.2010 - 09.2013
Pt Produce Clerk
Ingles Markets Inc
07.2010 - 09.2013
GED -
Gaston College