Sara Cunningham
Eugene
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with a proven track record at Albertina Kerr, delivering compassionate support and enhancing client well-being. Skilled in medication administration and time management, I effectively implemented individualized care plans, fostering independence and dignity while ensuring a safe environment. Committed to improving quality of life through emotional support and daily living assistance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
William Chappelle
Winter, WI
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment to enhance client comfort and well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs, ensuring health standards.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- 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.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
School Bus Aide
Southlane School District
Cottage Grove, OR
10.2019 - 04.2024
- Assisted students during boarding and disembarking, ensuring safe and efficient transport.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain a positive and respectful environment on the bus.
- Collaborated with drivers to communicate route changes and address any issues promptly.
- Implemented safety protocols during emergency situations, enhancing student preparedness.
- Provided support to students with special needs, fostering a supportive travel experience.
- Conducted routine inspections of bus equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Helped students with physical and mental disabilities to board, disembark and ride bus.
- Documented disciplinary and behavioral incidents in tailored reports.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with teachers, students and parents.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed and full knowledge of first aid, CPR and bus policies.
- Enhanced student safety by consistently monitoring bus behavior and addressing issues promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with students, establishing trust and enabling effective conflict resolution when needed.
- Assisted students with special needs, ensuring their comfort and well-being during transportation.
Receptionist
H and R Block
Cottage Grove, OR
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Greeted clients and managed front desk operations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendar for tax preparation services.
- Answered phone calls, addressing inquiries and providing information on services offered.
- Assisted in processing client documents and verifying accuracy of information submitted.
- Provided administrative support, including filing, copying, and faxing documents as needed.
- Managed client records with confidentiality, ensuring data entry compliance with company standards.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Albertina Kerr
Eugene, OR
10.1995 - 06.2002
- Provided compassionate support to individuals with developmental disabilities in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, promoting dignity and respect.
- Implemented individualized care plans, ensuring client needs were met effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
- Facilitated engaging activities that promoted social interaction and skill development.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Advocated for client rights, ensuring their voices were heard in decision-making processes.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
Cashier
Bobs Burger Express
Eugene, OR
10.1989 - 06.1993
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and special requests to enhance service experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to comply with health standards.
- Handled cash and credit payments accurately while ensuring proper change delivery.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service best practices for consistent performance.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
Associates of General Studies
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06.1993
Associate of Science - High School
Sheldon High School
Eugene, OR06.1991
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
Timeline
Caregiver
William Chappelle
04.2025 - Current
School Bus Aide
Southlane School District
10.2019 - 04.2024
Receptionist
H and R Block
01.2013 - 04.2013
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Albertina Kerr
10.1995 - 06.2002
Cashier
Bobs Burger Express
10.1989 - 06.1993
Associates of General Studies
Lane Community College
Associate of Science - High School
Sheldon High School