Melissa Brandau

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Compassionate Caregiver focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness. Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with 13 years supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Live-In Caregiver /Assistant Manager

Sun Valley LLC

Avondale, AZ

11.2022 - 12.2023

Provided daily assistance with personal care such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Conducted light housekeeping tasks including laundry, bed making and meal preparation.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements.
Administered medications in accordance with instructions from the physician or pharmacist.
Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support while walking or using a wheelchair and walker.
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate and respiration.
Attended to basic needs of clients like feeding them when necessary.
Managed household duties such as grocery shopping, running errands, paying bills and arranging for services such as repairs or maintenance of the home.
Observed changes in condition of clients and reported any changes to supervisor immediately.

Manager/Live-In Elderly Caregiver

Desert View LLC

New River, AZ

04.2019 - 08.2023

Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Reviewed contracts before signing them on behalf of the organization.
Organized special events such as conferences or training sessions for employees.
Transported client to medical appointments using own vehicle when necessary.
Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
Encouraged socialization among peers through activities such as group outings or visiting friends and family members.
Observed changes in behavior or condition of patient and reported any concerns to supervisor immediately.
Assessed environment for safety hazards and took steps to reduce potential risks.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance

University of Phoenix

Tempe, AZ

Skills

Meal Preparation
Emotional Support
Client Transportation
Family Member Training
Patient Ambulation
Condition Monitoring
Needs Assessment
Housekeeping

Organizational Skills
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Wound Care
Filing and Data Archiving
Multitasking
Team Building
Proper Phone Etiquette

Timeline