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Samantha Lisby

Copiague,NY

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Best Care, skilled in patient care and meal preparation. Proven ability to enhance client independence through personalized care plans and effective communication. Adept at maintaining accurate documentation and responding promptly to emergencies, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.

Healthcare professional with robust background in delivering high-quality patient care in home settings. Adept at fostering supportive environment and ensuring patient comfort. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing care requirements. Proficient in patient care, medication management, and emotional support.

Overview

2015
2015
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Best Care
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.

Foster Parent

St Christopher's Agency
  • Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
  • Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
  • Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
  • Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
  • Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
  • Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
  • Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
  • Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
  • Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
  • Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
  • Advocated on behalf of each child in court hearings as necessary.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.

House Manager

Robert Steinberg
10.2009 - 05.2014
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in plans or circumstances without compromising on quality or results.
  • Anticipated needs of family members by staying informed about their preferences, schedules, and priorities.
  • Enhanced family satisfaction with household management by addressing concerns promptly and efficiently.
  • Ensured security protocols were followed throughout the property, maintaining a safe environment for family members at all times.
  • Supervised residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
  • Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
  • Proactively identified potential issues or conflicts within the household and worked to resolve them in a timely and effective manner.

Nanny

Mr and Mrs Paul
05.2007 - 07.2009
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
  • Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.

Mental Health Therapist for Children Assistant

Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
12.2005 - 08.2008
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
  • Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
  • Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
  • Created a safe environment that fostered open communication, trust building and vulnerability among clients.

Shift Manager

Checkers
10.2004 - 12.2004
  • Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
  • Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
  • Achieved consistent customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.

Shift Manager

KFC
01.2000 - 10.2002
  • Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
  • Provided ongoing coaching to team members in order to drive continuous improvement in their performance levels consistently over time.
  • Scheduled staff to establish adequate coverage during peak business hours.

Deli Clerk

Pathmark Supermarket
01.2001 - 07.2001
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to food safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Improved workflow efficiency by effectively multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and communicating with team members.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper deli procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
  • Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.

Home Health Aide

Premiere
12.1995 - 05.2000
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.

Education

Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Bradford Hall
Bohemia, NY
06.2015

GED -

BOCES
Central Islip, NY
06.2012

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance

    • Vital signs monitoring

  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Light housekeeping
  • First aid and safety
  • Care plan management
  • Client documentation

  • Suicide prevention
  • Self-harm prevention
  • Depression treatment
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Case documentation
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
  • Child and adolescent therapy
  • Cash handling
  • Decision-making
  • Customer service focus
  • Employee training
  • Workplace safety
  • Accurate money handling
  • Staff motivation
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Energetic and enthusiastic
  • Friendly
  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Approachable
  • Schedule management
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Toddler care experience
  • Infant care experience
  • Childcare
  • Active listener
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Child development
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listening
  • Organization and time management
  • Cleanliness and sanitation
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Strong work ethic
  • Safe food handling practices
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Food preparation
  • Food safety
  • Meat slicing expertise
  • Safe food handling
  • Equipment safety
  • Food preparations
  • Sanitation practices
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Order taking accuracy
  • Menu memorization
  • Flexible schedule
  • Work area maintenance
  • Equipment use
  • Pricing and shelf labeling
  • Proper food handling
  • Platter and tray preparation
  • Merchandising displays
  • Cash handling proficiency
  • Food sales and promotion
  • Cross-selling products and services
  • Inventory rotation

Timeline

House Manager

Robert Steinberg
10.2009 - 05.2014

Nanny

Mr and Mrs Paul
05.2007 - 07.2009

Mental Health Therapist for Children Assistant

Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
12.2005 - 08.2008

Shift Manager

Checkers
10.2004 - 12.2004

Deli Clerk

Pathmark Supermarket
01.2001 - 07.2001

Shift Manager

KFC
01.2000 - 10.2002

Home Health Aide

Premiere
12.1995 - 05.2000

Home Health Aide

Best Care

Foster Parent

St Christopher's Agency

Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Bradford Hall

GED -

BOCES

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