Sara Henry
Irwin,PA
Summary
Responsible Assistant Supervisor specializing in adults with disabilities both mild and profound. Knowledgeable about documentation, reporting and training. Adept at improving team productivity and reducing costs.
Experienced Assistant Supervisor bringing over 10 years of business, medical, and administrative experience. Proficient in managing people and resources to accomplish challenging objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Supervisor
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Supported Supervisor by preparing production reports and collating quality documentation.
- Coordinated with day shift supervisor to balance staffing as workloads changed.
- Managed records and documentation for payroll, inventory control and workflow.
- Completed yearly evaluations, set realistic goals and determined pay raises.
- Tracked department resources and expenses.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Activities Assistant Dementia
Charles Morris Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
Personal Care Technician
UPMC
06.2010 - 07.2015
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Patient Sitter
UPMC Mercy
06.2010 - 07.2015
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Evaluated patient behavior and condition and reported new or unusual issues to doctor and family members.
- Took initiative to investigate anomalies in behavior or physical condition and advocated for further evaluation by skilled professionals.
- Provided exceptional physical care to go beyond simple bathing to manicures, hair sets and light massage.
- Diplomatically slipped into care situations without further straining family dynamics, working to quell disagreements and advocating for patient.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12.2011
Skills
- Grammar
- Professional Relationships
- Error Logging
- Order Supplies
- Organizational Policies
- Administrative Oversight
- PowerPoint Presentations as well as all Word products
- Business Intelligence
- Administrative and Clerical Support
- Information Confidentiality
- Workload Balancing
- Can type 80 Words per minute
Languages
German
Limited Working
Certification
- Dementia Practitioner 2016
Timeline
Assistant Supervisor
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Activities Assistant Dementia
Charles Morris Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 01.2020
Personal Care Technician
UPMC
06.2010 - 07.2015
Patient Sitter
UPMC Mercy
06.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Pittsburgh
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