ROBIN CULLEN
SHERMAN,ME
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Recent graduate with excellent research, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Private Homeowner
Crystal, ME
06.2023 - Current
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided to each client.
- Assessed the physical condition of the client on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to a family member.
- Prepared meals according to the client's preference.
- Administered medication as prescribed.
- Assisted clients with exercises designed to improve mobility or strength.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, washing dishes, vacuuming floors.
- Took initiative in providing comfort measures for pain management when needed.
- Encouraged socialization among patients through conversation.
- Demonstrated empathy towards patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
- Developed a strong and trusting rapport with clients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Direct Support Professional
GreenValleyAssociation/Independent Advocates of ME
Island Falls, ME
09.2015 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities, such as personal care, meal preparation, and administering medication.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Work Support Professional
GVA/IAM
Island Falls, ME
09.2015 - Current
- Supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at their place of employment.
- Supported them with the duty requirements of the job and kept the individual on task.
- Supported the individual with social interaction with other employees and customers.
Home Support Professional
GVA/IAM
Island Falls, ME
09.2015 - Current
- Provided assistance to elderly clients with daily living activities, such as housework.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments.
- Transported clients to run errands, such as grocery shopping.
- Helped clients contact rep payee to get extra money for household needs.
- Planned an activity and transported clients to activities of their choosing.
- Gave clients emotional support when they needed it.
- Supported clients with money management and paying bills.
- Supported clients in keeping track of their appointments and getting to them.
- Collaborated closely with case managers involved in providing quality care for each client.
- Demonstrated a commitment to professional development through active participation in team meetings.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Personal Support Specialist
Aroostook Home Health Services
Caribou, ME
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Assisted with money management tasks such as budgeting and bill payments.
- Attended staff meetings and trainings on new policies and procedures.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming carpets, cleaning kitchen appliances and bathrooms.
- Provided companionship, personal care and household management assistance to clients within private home settings.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Eastern Maine Community College-workforce Program
Bangor, ME08-2024
High School Diploma -
Schenck High School
East Millinocket, ME06-1992
Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Social Perceptiveness
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Organization and Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- PPE use
- [Area of certification] certified
- Training & Development
Certification
Cerified Medical Assistant Certification number B4D7D6J9 Eff:date 08/13/2024 Exp: Date 08/13/2026.
About Me
- I love to help and care for people.
- I work well with others
- I help out where it's needed "even if it's not my job"
- I am compassionate about the work I do.
- Committed
- I'm a quick learner
- Not afraid to ask for help if I need it.
- I don't quit because something is hard a try harder.
- Passionate and empathetic.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Private Homeowner
06.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
GreenValleyAssociation/Independent Advocates of ME
09.2015 - Current
Work Support Professional
GVA/IAM
09.2015 - Current
Home Support Professional
GVA/IAM
09.2015 - Current
Personal Support Specialist
Aroostook Home Health Services
05.2013 - 09.2015
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Eastern Maine Community College-workforce Program
High School Diploma -
Schenck High School
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