Samantha Blake
baker city,Oregon
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared to bring compassion and efficiency to caregiving roles. Extensive background in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to meet client needs. Skilled in managing diverse care plans and building trust with clients and their families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
New Horizons
09.2025 - Current
- Provided personalized care to clients, assisting with daily living activities and enhancing overall wellbeing.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and communication.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to family members and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients with mobility challenges, ensuring safety and comfort during transportation.
- Advocated for client's needs within healthcare settings, ensuring access to essential services.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Disability Support Personnel
RISE
03.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Director of Programs
Settlers Park
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Led program development, aligning initiatives with community needs and organizational goals.
- Managed budget allocations, ensuring optimal resource utilization and financial health of programs.
- Oversaw team performance, providing guidance and mentorship to enhance staff capabilities.
- Implemented strategic planning processes, driving continuous improvement across all program areas.
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration, enhancing service delivery through integrated approaches.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Evaluated program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Promoted an inclusive environment by actively engaging diverse populations in all aspects of programming.
- Designed and executed comprehensive training programs for staff, enhancing skills and competencies.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure program compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Caregiver
Rod Blomquist
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Implemented care plans tailored to individual needs, improving quality of life for each client.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in personal care and client interaction techniques.
- Coordinated medication management for clients, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Cashier
Bi-Mart
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Processed high-volume transactions efficiently while maintaining accurate cash drawer balance.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience and satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and encouraging repeat business.
- Streamlined checkout procedures, reducing wait times and improving operational efficiency during peak hours.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Toy Manager
Ryder Brothers Stationery
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Led team in optimizing inventory management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff, improving performance and service quality.
- Analyzed sales data to forecast demand and adjust inventory levels accordingly.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Fostered strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and pricing strategies.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Processed transactions accurately using POS system to ensure efficient customer service.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Server/ Cook/ Intern
Nella’s Kitchen
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Coordinated food and beverage orders between kitchen and dining area efficiently.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels for timely reordering of supplies.
- Implemented sanitation protocols consistently, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with regular patrons, fostering a loyal customer base.
- Streamlined table turnover processes, improving overall service efficiency during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Blue Mountain Community College
Baker City, OR06-2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR05-2022
Skills
- Data Entry — Customer & client survey entries
- Cashier — All tender types, balancing shift tills, counting shift drawers, bank deposits
- Customer Service — Personable and friendly, fifteen years’ experience
- Research — Cost comparison, finding specialty items, insuring lowest prices
- Managerial duties — Supervision of other employees, task setting and completing
- Basic Computers — General correspondence, internet, data entry
- Organization— Stocking and pricing of goods, cleaning duties
- Phones— Answering multiple lines, providing information and directing calls
- Sales — Customer questions, preparing sale, upping sales, closing of sale
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Compassionate care
- First aid and safety
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
Affiliations
Delta Kappa Gamma International Society
Timeline
Caregiver
New Horizons
09.2025 - Current
Disability Support Personnel
RISE
03.2025 - Current
Director of Programs
Settlers Park
11.2021 - 07.2023
Caregiver
Rod Blomquist
10.2020 - 11.2021
Cashier
Bi-Mart
04.2016 - 08.2017
Toy Manager
Ryder Brothers Stationery
08.2015 - 04.2016
Server/ Cook/ Intern
Nella’s Kitchen
08.2014 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Psychology
Blue Mountain Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
Eastern Oregon University
Caregiving
5+ years of caregiving experience. Bathing, toiletry, errands, appointment setting, and outing experiences. Conducting activities for residents and maintaining the mental health and happiness of clients.
Clerical
In charge of incoming and outgoing mail, typing company letters and invoices. Using office machines such as a fax and a copier. Inputting client information, shipping and receiving invoices, and managing inventory. Researching prices, competitors in a specific field, and telemarketing.
Food Service
Certified food handler, prep cook, chef apprentice. Developed recipes, did commercial baking, and operated commercial kitchen appliances. Served, stocked supplies, and cleaned.
Retail
Ensuring customer satisfaction. Answering multiple lines, directing calls, and taking messages. Working the cash register and balancing tills. Taking inventory, ordering the product, completing invoices, shipping, and receiving duties. Able to work in a fast-paced environment.