Stephanie Porzig
Pacific Grove,CA
Summary
Direct care worker with years of experience supporting patients with disabilities and acute health needs. Provide assistance with daily living tasks, personal care, and mobility support. Maintain safe, compassionate care focused on patient comfort and well-being. Eager to grow in the role and help build a better life for everyone.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional/Caregiver
Arbor Terrace Citrus Park
Tampa, Florida
03.2026 - 09.2026
- Supported residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Assisted residents with mobility, transfers, and daily walking activities.
- Provided medication reminders and monitored resident comfort throughout shifts.
- Helped with meal service, hydration, and dining room support.
- Maintained resident rooms with light housekeeping and linen changes.
- Offered companionship, conversation, and emotional support to residents.
- Followed policies, procedures, and regulations while protecting confidentiality at all times.
- Organized recreational activities for clients, including music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy, and outdoor activities.
- Kept all individuals in facility safe at all times.
- Joined team meetings to discuss current health and safety concerns affecting clients or staff members.
- Showed empathy toward individuals receiving services while promoting independence whenever possible.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Gateway Center of Monterey County Inc.
Pacific Grove, CA
06.2020 - 03.2026
- Supported client independence while offering guidance when needed.
- Participated in training programs to build knowledge of disabilities and mental health conditions.
- Built positive relationships with clients and families through regular communication.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments, shopping trips, and other outings as needed.
- Assisted clients with transfers between beds and wheelchairs.
- Helped clients maintain personal hygiene.
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks and assisted with eating when needed.
- Monitored client health and well-being and reported significant changes.
Crew Member Team Leader
Trader Joes
Pacific Grove, California
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Performed physically demanding work for long periods while maintaining positive attitude.
- Helped customers with product questions and provided friendly checkout support.
- Assisted with truck unloading, backroom organization, and floor stocking.
- Helped develop and carry out strategies to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Supported shift scheduling by reviewing team availability and coverage needs.
- Worked productively as lead or team support to improve customer satisfaction.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials for delivery of machinery and tools.
- Assigned duties to employees and teams based on roles and skills.
Grocery Bagger/Cashier/
Lucky's Supermarket
Pacific Grove, CA
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Answered product questions using current knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, issued receipts, and returned correct change.
- Partnered with front-end staff to help customers.
- Learned responsibilities across departments to provide coverage and keep store running.
- Assisted customers carrying purchases to vehicles and loading bags safely.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
Food Service Worker
Forest Hills Care Center
Pacific Grove, CA
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Processed food orders from guests and described menu selections.
- Prepared, restocked, and cleaned dining areas.
- Completed various food service duties as assigned.
- Delivered meals promptly and accurately to guest tables.
- Answered guest questions about menu items and special requests.
- Cleaned tables, removed trash, and cleared dirty dishes to keep dining area neat and welcoming.
Education
GED -
Pacific Grove High School
Pacific Grove, CA05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CASkills
- Physical assistance and lifting
- Activity coordination
- Incident reporting
- Behavioral management
- Care plan adherence
- Daily living support
- First aid and CPR
- Problem solving
- Community engagement
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Direct Support Professional/Caregiver
Arbor Terrace Citrus Park
03.2026 - 09.2026
Crew Member Team Leader
Trader Joes
08.2024 - 08.2025
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Gateway Center of Monterey County Inc.
06.2020 - 03.2026
Food Service Worker
Forest Hills Care Center
03.2016 - 12.2016
Grocery Bagger/Cashier/
Lucky's Supermarket
01.2016 - 06.2020
GED -
Pacific Grove High School
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Monterey Peninsula College