Tamara Breon
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Commercial cleaning experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
REM North Star MN
East Grand Forks, MN
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Assisting with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal cares
- Facilitated community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in their community or providing transportation to work or other activities
- Implemented therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to encourage individuals to be as independent as possible and enhance the quality of life for the client
- Janelle Milling701-215-9347
- 11.00 (estimate)
Child Care Provider
YMCA
Grand Forks, ND
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Maintain a safe play environment for children following organization policies
- Observe, monitor, and reporting children's play activities
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention
- Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
- Amy Twedell701-775-2586
- 7.25 (estimate)
Certified Nurse Aide
The Good Samaritan
Larimore, ND
11.2008 - 07.2010
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, or intercom systems to determine patient's needs
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Peggy Bares701-343-6244
- 11.00 (estimate)
Housekeeper
National Maintenance Inc.
Grand Fork Air Force Base, ND
01.2001 - 09.2006
- Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts
- Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers
- Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met
- Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas
- Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
- Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
- Follow blood born pathogen safety protocol, proper disposal of sharps containers
- 11.00 (estimate)
Wait-staff/Housekeeper
Rolling Meadows Retirement/Nursing Home
Wichita Falls, TX
07.1998 - 09.2000
- Write patrons' food orders on order slips or memorize orders for transmittal to kitchen staff
- Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required
- Check with customers to ensure they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
- 5.00 (estimated)
Food service worker
Burger King
Wichita Falls, TX
01.1998 - 06.1998
- Worked on the food line
- Est (1998 for6 months?)
- 5.00 (estimate)
Factory worker
Howmet
Wichita Falls, TX
01.1997
- Inspection of wax molds for turbine engines
- Temp positions.10.00 (estimate)
- Est (1997 for6 months?)
Food service worker
Anthony's Pizza
Bitburg Germany AFB
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Summer1994-1996?
- 5.00 (estimate)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA-Visual Arts, Track: Studio Art
UND
Grand Forks, ND01.2023
A.A. - Liberals Arts
Lake Region State College
Grand Forks, ND01.2014
Academic Diploma - undefined
Wapello High School
Wapello, IA01.1988
Skills
- Quick learner
- Positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude and energy
- Team oriented
- Productivity and efficiency
Timeline
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
REM North Star MN
10.2015 - 05.2018
Child Care Provider
YMCA
09.2010 - 04.2011
Certified Nurse Aide
The Good Samaritan
11.2008 - 07.2010
Housekeeper
National Maintenance Inc.
01.2001 - 09.2006
Wait-staff/Housekeeper
Rolling Meadows Retirement/Nursing Home
07.1998 - 09.2000
Food service worker
Burger King
01.1998 - 06.1998
Factory worker
Howmet
01.1997
Food service worker
Anthony's Pizza
01.1994 - 01.1996
A.A. - Liberals Arts
Lake Region State College
Academic Diploma - undefined
Wapello High School
Bachelor of Arts - BA-Visual Arts, Track: Studio Art
UND