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Overview
Work History
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Rachel Turcotte

Mifflinburg,PA

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with experience in home health and food preparation. Proven ability to monitor vital signs, maintain sanitation standards, and collaborate effectively with teams. Eager to contribute to a safe and supportive environment for residents.

Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

YMCA Camp Jordan
Ellsworth, Maine
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Prepared meals according to established recipes and dietary guidelines.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations throughout the day.
  • Collaborated with staff to plan menus that cater to campers' dietary needs.
  • Followed food safety procedures to ensure a safe dining environment for all guests.
  • Supported team members during meal services by serving food efficiently.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.

In Home Health Aid

Eastern Area Agency
Monson, Maine
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Monitored clients' health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
  • Documented care provided in daily logs for accurate record-keeping.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure client comfort during all interactions.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate.
  • Provided companionship by engaging patients in conversation about current events or hobbies.
  • Provided emotional support to clients facing difficult situations such as terminal illness or death of a loved one.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by following established standards of practice.
  • Observed changes in the behavior or condition of patients and reported any concerns to supervisor or health care professional.
  • Maintained client records and updated care plans to ensure accurate documentation of services provided.
  • Actively participated in team meetings, conferences and educational seminars.
  • Encouraged socialization between clients and family members or friends.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
  • Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
  • Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.

Education

CPT Certificate -

Penobscot Job Corps
Bangor, ME
02-2025

CNA Certificate -

Penobscot Job Corps
Bangor, ME
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Mifflinburg Area High School
Mifflinburg, PA
06-2023

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Time management
  • Companionship support
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Temperature control
  • Problem-solving
  • Staff training
  • Team collaboration
  • Health monitoring
  • Food safety
  • Record keeping
  • Sanitation practices
  • Active listening
  • Compassion and empathy
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Dressing assistance
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Infection control practices
  • Toileting assistance
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Wound care
  • Bathing assistance
  • Critical thinking
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Meal planning
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Transporting patients
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Quick problem solver
  • Activity planning

Certification

  • CNA August, 2024
  • CPT February, 2025
  • First Aid/CPR Certified, June, 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook

YMCA Camp Jordan
06.2025 - 08.2025

In Home Health Aid

Eastern Area Agency
12.2023 - 04.2024

CPT Certificate -

Penobscot Job Corps

CNA Certificate -

Penobscot Job Corps

High School Diploma -

Mifflinburg Area High School

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