Priscilla Metcalf
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 10 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
Bakersfield, CA
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Cashier Assistant
Fastrip Food Stores
Bakersfield, CA
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized cashier workstation and scanning area.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Removed trash, swept and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Cleaned, swept, mopped and disinfected shop area to maintain customer safety and health.
- Trained new cashier team members in customer service and money handling processes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Scanned store regularly for potential safety or operational issues and reported to management for resolutions.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA05.1991
High School Diploma -
WC Overfelt High School
San Jose, CA06.1982
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Incident Reporting
- Service Documentation
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- First Aid Certification
- Heavy Lifting
- Bedside Care
- Client Records Management
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Cashier Assistant
Fastrip Food Stores
10.2018 - 02.2020
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
06.2018 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
West Valley College
High School Diploma -
WC Overfelt High School
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