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SARA PETERS

La Grande,OR

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic that thrives in a fast paced environment. Impeccable verbal and written communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Staffing Coordinator

Grande Ronde Retirement Residence
La Grande, OR
10.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed resumes submitted by applicants against job requirements.
  • Conducted reference checks on prospective employees as part of the pre-employment process.
  • Facilitated orientation sessions for new hires.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from candidates regarding job opportunities at the company or organization.
  • Maintained relationships with current and potential vendors to source candidates for open positions.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state laws related to employment practices.
  • Oversaw staffing and related operations, spanning interviewing, hiring and mentoring personnel.
  • Kept track of timekeeping responsibilities and employee time off requests when completing schedules.
  • Monitored compliance with labor laws and company policies regarding employee scheduling.
  • Assessed employee qualifications for promotions and raises.
  • Utilized staffing software to track employee availability, shifts, and time-off requests.
  • Facilitated procedures surrounding employee termination, transfer and discipline.
  • Managed recruitment process from job posting to interviewing and candidate selection.

Lifestyle Assistant

Grande Ronde Retirement Residence
La Grande, Oregon
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials for the lifestyle activities and events.
  • Developed content for social media platforms that highlighted new developments in the world of lifestyles such as diet plans or exercise routines.
  • Developed marketing material for upcoming events such as flyers, brochures, newsletters.
  • Assisted in designing promotional campaigns for lifestyle activities and events.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for increasing customer engagement with the company's lifestyle initiatives and products and services offered.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to promote cross-functional awareness of the company's lifestyle initiatives.
  • Provided administrative support to Lifestyle Director by organizing and scheduling events, meetings, and appointments.
  • Helped patients with frequent irritability, bad habits and high stress levels through individual and group sessions.
  • Delivered warm companionship with conversation, emotional reassurance and coordination of mentally stimulating activities.
  • Accompanied clients to appointments and arranged transportation.
  • Transported clients to physician offices or on outings.

Caregiver

Grande Ronde Retirement Residence
La Grande, Oregon
07.2020 - 06.2023
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

Crew Member

Taco Time
La Grande, OR
11.2017 - 07.2020
  • Serve customers in eating places that specialize in fast service and inexpensive carry-out food
  • Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary
  • Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints

Environmental Technician

Grande Ronde Hospital
La Grande, OR
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts
  • Service, clean, or supply restrooms
  • Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met
  • Superior customer service

Housekeeper

Best Western Rama Inn & Suites
La Grande, OR
04.2015 - 07.2016
  • Cleaned rooms to the satisfaction of all clients
  • Replenished hotel amenities such as drinking glasses and writing supplies
  • Delivered special request items such as cribs to guest rooms
  • Superior customer service

Housekeeper

Vista Specialty Care
La Grande, OR
10.2013 - 08.2014
  • Hand dusted and wiped clean office furniture, fixtures and window sills
  • Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways
  • Cleaned rooms to the satisfaction of all clients

Cashier

Wal-Mart
La Grande, OR
04.2014 - 06.2014
  • Assessed customer needs and responded to questions
  • Cleaned and straightened work area
  • Issued receipts for purchases and gifts
  • Bagged merchandise by following standard procedures
  • Organized register supplies
  • Worked with customer service to resolve issues
  • Updated register logs
  • Weighed food to determine correct pricing
  • Operated cash register with proficiency
  • Provided professional and courteous service always
  • Worked overtime shifts during busy periods

File Clerk Assistant

North East Oregon Housing Authority
La Grande, OR
05.2013 - 10.2013
  • Scanned and filed forms, reports, correspondence and receipts
  • Retrieved requested files and delivered to appropriate personnel
  • Operated office equipment such as copiers and fax machines
  • Entered information into computer databases
  • Processed and routed incoming mail
  • Reviewed files to check for complete and accurate information
  • Destroyed files and materials upon request
  • Looked up information with computer programs
  • Contacted staff and customers to retrieve files
  • Wrote professional business correspondence

Housekeeping Assistant

Grande Ronde Retirement Residence
La Grande, OR
03.2013 - 05.2013
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance
  • Hand dusted and wiped clean office furniture, fixtures and window sills
  • Removed finger marks and smudges from vertical surfaces, including doors, frames and glass partitions

Cashier

Jay Dee's Market
La Grande, OR
05.2008 - 09.2008
  • Superior customer service
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
  • Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.

Cashier

Michael's Arts and Crafts
La Grande, OR
06.2005 - 11.2005
  • Superior customer service
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.

Courtesy Clerk

Von's Grocery
La Grande, OR
03.2005 - 06.2005
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management and order calls.

Hostess

Denny's
La Grande, OR
07.2016
  • Accepted payment from customers and made change as necessary
  • Assisted co-workers
  • Assisted diners with seating as needed

Final

Northwood Manufacturing
La Grande, OR
  • Continually cleaned work areas and equipment
  • Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs

Education

High School Diploma -

UBESD
Island City, OR
01.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • 15 years of Exceptional customer service skills
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Cold Calling
  • Filing management
  • Superior Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Thrives in fast paced environments
  • Independent
  • Active Listening
  • Networking Events
  • Personnel engagement
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Time Management
  • Impeccable verbal and Writing skills
  • Developing and supporting relationships

Affiliations

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Being a mom

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staffing Coordinator

Grande Ronde Retirement Residence
10.2023 - Current

Lifestyle Assistant

Grande Ronde Retirement Residence
07.2023 - 10.2023

Caregiver

Grande Ronde Retirement Residence
07.2020 - 06.2023

Crew Member

Taco Time
11.2017 - 07.2020

Environmental Technician

Grande Ronde Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2017

Hostess

Denny's
07.2016

Housekeeper

Best Western Rama Inn & Suites
04.2015 - 07.2016

Cashier

Wal-Mart
04.2014 - 06.2014

Housekeeper

Vista Specialty Care
10.2013 - 08.2014

File Clerk Assistant

North East Oregon Housing Authority
05.2013 - 10.2013

Housekeeping Assistant

Grande Ronde Retirement Residence
03.2013 - 05.2013

Cashier

Jay Dee's Market
05.2008 - 09.2008

Cashier

Michael's Arts and Crafts
06.2005 - 11.2005

Courtesy Clerk

Von's Grocery
03.2005 - 06.2005

Final

Northwood Manufacturing

High School Diploma -

UBESD

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