Rhonda Lee
Live in Caregiver
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Experienced [Job Title] 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.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Freeman Assisted Living
02.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Caregiver
Private Care
03.2013 - 06.2017
- 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.
Housekeeper
Staff Innovations
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
Passenger Service Assistant
Air Serv
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Oversaw ticketing, gate and ramp services.
- Escorted handicapped passengers from terminal to aircraft.
- Tagged baggage and routed to appropriate location for loading and screening.
- Instructed passengers on safety and emergency procedures and answered all passenger inquiries.
- Checked in luggage and confirmed all carry-on items met federal guidelines.
Puppy Raiser Coordinator
Patriot PAWS Service Dogs
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
- Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Handled administrative work such as answering telephones and scheduling appointments for visits.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
- Worked with more than [Number]+ animals each day to provide skilled bathing and grooming services.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Worked [Number] to [Number]-hour shifts with oversight of [Number] animals in kennels or holding pens.
- Improved health of pets by advising owners on optimal approaches.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
- Met with clients to discuss cut and style preferences prior to caring for animals.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
- Boosted animal health for [Type] and [Type] by carrying out optimal feeding and watering schedule.
- Directed initiatives to provide [Type] and [Type] animals with optimal exercise, behavioral support and daily care.
- Observed animal details such as size, condition, behavior and eating habits and documented data with [Software].
Cosmetologist
Union Barber Shop
06.1984 - 04.2002
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
- Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style and technique.
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Sanitized and organized station and tools by [Action] and [Action].
- Used scissors, trimmers, clippers, razors and brushes on over [Number] customers with [Number]% customer satisfaction rate.
- Kept detailed records of customer information and services provided to increase return customers by [Number].
- Styled hair for large events such as annual fashion shows and special hair expos.
- Maintained regular client list of up to [Number] repeat customers while handling [Number] walk-in clients daily.
- Answered over [Number] phone calls daily to assess customer needs, schedule appointments and give advice about hairstyle and color options.
Food Handler
Calvin's Cafe
08.1986 - 05.1988
- Maintained high customer satisfaction levels by preparing orders accurately.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and in full compliance with company standards and applicable health codes.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Education
Animal Behavior
Karen Pryor Academy
Online06.2010
High School Diploma -
Amarillo High School
Amarillo, TX05.1983
Skills
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Patient Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Caregiver
Freeman Assisted Living
02.2018 - Current
Housekeeper
Staff Innovations
04.2017 - 05.2017
Passenger Service Assistant
Air Serv
09.2015 - 02.2016
Caregiver
Private Care
03.2013 - 06.2017
Puppy Raiser Coordinator
Patriot PAWS Service Dogs
08.2009 - 05.2013
Food Handler
Calvin's Cafe
08.1986 - 05.1988
Cosmetologist
Union Barber Shop
06.1984 - 04.2002
Animal Behavior
Karen Pryor Academy
High School Diploma -
Amarillo High School
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