Tina Pelotte
New Britain,CT
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Visiting Angels Home Care, skilled in providing emotional support and daily living assistance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while fostering strong relationships. Dependable and responsible, adept at meal preparation and time management, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
Middlefield Ct
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
General Manager
Friendly's Restaurant
Myrtle Beach, SC
08.1999 - 03.2017
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.
- Oversaw successful launch of new product lines, coordinating between departments to ensure unified approach and timely delivery.
Education
Diploma - Vocational Agriculture Animal Science
Middletown High School
Middletown Ct06.1996
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- First aid and safety
- Patient companionship
Certification
Caregiver, restaurant general manager, serve safe
Timeline
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2020 - Current
General Manager
Friendly's Restaurant
08.1999 - 03.2017
Diploma - Vocational Agriculture Animal Science
Middletown High School