Tracey Smith
Marquette,MI
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Almost Family, excelling in patient care and daily living assistance. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and problem-solving. Skilled in meal preparation and maintaining a safe environment, fostering independence and dignity for clients while ensuring adherence to care plans.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Almost Family
04.2022 - 08.2026
- Assisted clients with personal care, mobility, and activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Prepared meals and followed dietary guidelines to support client health.
- Documented care activities accurately and maintained timely shift records.
- Provided medication reminders and reinforced routine adherence.
Caregiver
RLLS
Cadillac, MI
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and fall-prevention practices.
- Maintained clean living areas through light housekeeping and laundry tasks.
- Communicated client needs clearly with families and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Adult Care Provider
ALS
Marquette, MI
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Supported daily personal care, preserving dignity and comfort during bathing, grooming, and dressing routines.
- Monitored client well-being, reporting changes in condition promptly to care team and family members.
- Assisted with mobility transfers, reducing fall risk and maintaining safe movement throughout residence.
- Prepared nutritious meals and followed diet instructions to support health and medication schedules.
- Documented care activities accurately, ensuring consistent communication across shifts and service plans.
Preschool Teacher
Shining Stars
Suamico, WI
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Designed developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with early childhood learning standards
- Fostered safe, nurturing classroom routines supporting social, emotional, and cognitive growth
- Assessed child progress and adjusted activities to meet individual learning needs
- Collaborated with families to share observations, goals, and classroom updates
- Managed classroom behavior using positive guidance and consistent expectations
- Prepared instructional materials, learning centers, and activity supplies for daily lessons
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ECE
Ashford University
San Diego, CASkills
Respectful and compassionate
Time management
Elderly care
Problem-solving
Patient care
Daily living assistance
Multitasking and organization
Personal hygiene assistance
Basic housekeeping
Emotional support
Housekeeping
Strong ethics
Meal preparation
Relationship building
Compassionate care
Flexible schedule
First aid and safety
Flexible schedule and availability
Dementia care
Medication and appointment reminders
Direct patient care
Certification
CPR and First Aide
Timeline
Caregiver
Almost Family
04.2022 - 08.2026
Caregiver
RLLS
02.2019 - 03.2022
Adult Care Provider
ALS
04.2016 - 03.2022
Preschool Teacher
Shining Stars
03.2013 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - ECE
Ashford University