Sarah Jackson
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Abundance Home Care
Pawleys Island, SC
06.2016 - Current
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Ambassador, Food Service Taking Care of Patients
Grand Stand Regional Medical Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Promoted customer satisfaction by preparing food according to standard recipes with modifications based on individual customer requirements.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
Personal Care Director
Agape Senior
Myrtle Beach, SC
06.2008 - 11.2011
- Coordinated with community medical and health providers to determine patient treatment, discharge and plan of care.
- Completed assessments and re-assessments of patients to determine current and ongoing needs.
- Assisted in daily rounds to observe residents and confirm met health needs.
- Supervised 56-member nursing team and assigned daily tasks to provide quality health care services to patients.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Conducted literature and coding reviews to adhere to state and federal standards.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
Medical Assistant
Grand Strand Internal Medicine
Myrtle Beach, SC
04.2003 - 06.2008
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Miller-Motte Technical College
Conway, SC09.2016
Skills
- Community integration
- Progress documentation
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- First Aid and Safety
- Care Plan Assessment
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical office administration
- EMR / EHR
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Caregiver
Abundance Home Care
06.2016 - Current
Ambassador, Food Service Taking Care of Patients
Grand Stand Regional Medical Center
11.2011 - 06.2015
Personal Care Director
Agape Senior
06.2008 - 11.2011
Medical Assistant
Grand Strand Internal Medicine
04.2003 - 06.2008
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Miller-Motte Technical College
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