Sarah Cook
Ashland,WI
Summary
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 5+ years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home and in institutional setting. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and ISP needs. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Homes For Independent Living
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors, promoting safe environment for all.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Home Health Care Provider
TLC Home Care
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Medication Reminders & Administration in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate communication among healthcare providers and continuity of care across multiple visits.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Life Solutions With Keating
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for all functions of payroll administration and paying Accounts Payable using QuickBooks
- Responsible for updating client investment records, income tax preparation components, and annual report preparation
- Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software
Bookkeeper
Sarabek Cleaning
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers
- Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software
- Compile statistical, financial, or accounting reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses
Education
Office Assistant - Administrative Support
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI05.2009
Accounting - Finance
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Collage
Ashland, WI05.2007
Skills
- MS Office 365
- QuickBooks
- Internet database software
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Client documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct Patient Care
- Transportation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Care
- Progress Documentation
- Individualized Support Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Care Plan Management
- Charting and documentation
- Medication Management
- Medical chart documentation
- Light Housekeeping
- Meal Planning and Preparation
References
- Thomas Keating, Executive Assistant, Life Solutions With Keating, (414) 540-9796, tkeating42maro@gmail.com, Former Employer
- Thomas Beauregard, Bookkeeper, Sarabek Cleaners, (715) 682-9730, abstractor@centurytel.net, Employer
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Homes For Independent Living
05.2023 - 11.2023
Home Health Care Provider
TLC Home Care
08.2021 - 03.2023
Executive Administrative Assistant
Life Solutions With Keating
02.2015 - 01.2017
Bookkeeper
Sarabek Cleaning
03.2010 - 08.2012
Accounting - Finance
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Collage
Office Assistant - Administrative Support
Northcentral Technical College
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