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Samantha Zarn

Madison,WI

Summary

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR TEAM LEAD

Sylvan Crossings
04.2022 - Current
  • Identified skill gaps within the team and developed comprehensive training plans to address these deficiencies effectively.
  • Developed high-performing team members through targeted training programs and one-on-one coaching.
  • Provided ongoing support and guidance to junior staff members, nurturing their professional growth and development.
  • Promoted a collaborative work environment by initiating team-building activities and fostering open communication channels.
  • Increased overall productivity with consistent monitoring of team progress, adjusting priorities as needed.
  • Championed innovative ideas within the organization which led to improved operational efficiency or enhanced service offerings.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members proactively, promoting a positive work atmosphere conducive to achieving results collaboratively.
  • Established clear performance metrics for individual team members, driving accountability towards meeting organizational goals.
  • Oversaw the implementation of new systems or processes within the team successfully navigating change management challenges.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.

CAREGIVER

Sienna Crest
03.2017 - 04.2022
  • Assisted residents with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, and feeding
  • Assisted residents with transferring and moving from bed to bath to wheelchair and automobiles
  • Cooked healthy and appetizing snacks and meals
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

CAREGIVER

Oak Park Place
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Assisted residents with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, and feeding
  • Assisted residents with transferring and moving from bed to bath to wheelchair and automobiles
  • Cooked healthy and appetizing snacks and meals
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

BABYSITTER

Carla Gray
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Watched four children
  • Cleaned, prepped/made meals
  • Helped children with homework.

CASHIER

Taco Bell
04.2013 - 09.2013
  • Worked with customers and ran registers
  • Made sure that co-workers making food did not run out of any items that were needed
  • Cleaned and made sure that everything was stocked for customers
  • Made sure that customers felt welcome and that they had a good experience.

CASHIER

Milios
10.2012 - 01.2013
  • Worked not only with customers and on a register, made subs, prepped for the day and cleaned the store and did the dishes
  • Made sure that co-workers on the sub line didn't run out of any items that were needed
  • Talked with customers in a manner that always felt welcoming to be there and made sure that their food was good.

CARE GIVER

Home Instead Senior Care
04.2012 - 07.2012
  • Helped multiple elderly with day to day tasks
  • Went on walks and helped them keep their homes clean and made sure that the resident took their medications.

Education

Associates - Criminal Justice

ITT Technical Institute - Madison
Madison, WI
06.2012

Skills

  • Progress documentation
  • Community integration
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Behavioral Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Cleaning
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Patient Bathing
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Government Regulations Knowledge
  • Food Preparation/ Serving
  • Administering Medication
  • Inventory Control
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Quality Improvement
  • Mentoring
  • Team Supervision
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team motivation
  • Staff Training
  • Overseeing Daily Activities
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Safety
  • Written Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time management abilities
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Relationship Building
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Certification

  • CBRF- Medication Administration, 05/05/2017
  • CBRF- Standard Precautions, 11/10/2016
  • CBRF- First Aid and Choking, 11/07/2016
  • CBRF- Fire Safety, 11/04/2016

Languages

American Sign Language
Limited Working

Timeline

SENIOR TEAM LEAD

Sylvan Crossings
04.2022 - Current

CAREGIVER

Sienna Crest
03.2017 - 04.2022

CAREGIVER

Oak Park Place
08.2016 - 03.2017

BABYSITTER

Carla Gray
09.2013 - 01.2014

CASHIER

Taco Bell
04.2013 - 09.2013

CASHIER

Milios
10.2012 - 01.2013

CARE GIVER

Home Instead Senior Care
04.2012 - 07.2012

Associates - Criminal Justice

ITT Technical Institute - Madison
  • CBRF- Medication Administration, 05/05/2017
  • CBRF- Standard Precautions, 11/10/2016
  • CBRF- First Aid and Choking, 11/07/2016
  • CBRF- Fire Safety, 11/04/2016
Samantha Zarn