Terry Ellison
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact. Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions. Focused on delivering and propelling seamless care through consultation with caregivers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Resale Shop Volunteer
Hospice Of North Coast
2021.11 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Glen Brook At Home: Homecare
2006.09 - Current
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Activities Assistant
La Costa Glen Retirement Community
2006.03 - Current
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Increased social interaction among residents through facilitating group activities and fostering a sense of community.
- Improved residents'' physical wellbeing by coordinating exercise programs tailored to individual abilities and needs.
- Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
- Managed inventory of activity supplies, ensuring adequate materials were available for planned events while adhering to budget constraints.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to provide additional resources and opportunities for resident involvement in local events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vista High Schoo
Vista, CACosmitology -
Deluxe of Cosmetology
Vista, CAAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CAAssociate of Science - Business Administration
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CASkills
- Food Distribution
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Answering Phones
- Event Setup
- Community Engagement
- Flexible Schedule
- Team Collaboration
- Client Relations Strength
- Fundraising Events
- Event Planning
- Supply Coordination
- Professional Appearance
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Resale Shop Volunteer
Hospice Of North Coast
2021.11 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Glen Brook At Home: Homecare
2006.09 - Current
Activities Assistant
La Costa Glen Retirement Community
2006.03 - Current
High School Diploma -
Vista High Schoo
Cosmitology -
Deluxe of Cosmetology
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Mira Costa College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Mira Costa College
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