Valerie Largay
Cinnaminson,NJ
Summary
Empathetic Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Assistant Manager with strong swimming proficiency and advanced lifeguard skills safely creates, organizes and implements recreational swim programs. Oversees aquatic areas, facilitates waterfront activities and supervises on-duty lifeguards to optimize safety measures. Holds valid first aid and CPR certifications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Private Family Care
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Used a G-tube for clients meals and medication administration and cleaning stoma site.
- Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built a strong relationship with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Assistant Aquatics Manager
The Funplex Amusement Center
05.2018 - Current
- Implemented and maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services.
- Monitored pH, chlorine, alkalinity and water hardness and took steps to maintain pool at optimal levels.
- Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations .
- Conducted in-service training, meetings and conferences to share ideas and plan aquatic programs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional staff to enrich aquatic programs by coordinating schedule with general program operations.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to workers for optimal coverage.
- Monitored workers for performance, professionalism and service quality.
- Enhanced customer service based on feedback from guests.
- Facilitated hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
Patient Transporter/Dispatcher
Cooper University Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Communicated with patients, family members and healthcare staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Collaborated with other medical staff to achieve high level of patient safety and care.
Fitness Center Staff Member
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Enforced rules and held customers accountable for not following gym regulations.
- Posted information on gym hours and upcoming events, maintaining consistent communication with patrons.
- Assessed staff needs and offered assistance with checking in patrons during busy times.
- Serviced complex equipment quickly to minimize wait times for specific machines.
- Performed daily inspections, checking for adequate stock supplies and proper equipment functionality.
- Managed check-in and check-out process of items.
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret & PINK
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Education
No Degree - Health Sciences
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Cinnaminson High School
Cinnaminson, NJ06.2020
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Motor Skills Development
- Personal Care Assistance
- Child Supervision
- Mobility Support
- Emergency Action Planning
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Emergency Situations
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Basic Life Support
- Operational Standards
- Safety Requirements
- Time Management
- Verbal Communication
Certification
CPR:
Nasco
May 2021-May 2022
StarGuard Elite
April 2023- current
Basic Life Support:
American Red Cross
August 2021-August 2023
First Aid:
American Red Cross
August 2021-August 2023
StarGuard ELITE Lifeguard Instructor:
April 2023- current
References
Matthew Perekupka (610) 405-9965
Cooper Terrell (609) 513-7117
Adam Heiser (201) 707-6423
Laurie McDonald (856) 266-8353
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Private Family Care
08.2022 - Current
Patient Transporter/Dispatcher
Cooper University Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2022
Fitness Center Staff Member
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
01.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret & PINK
12.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Aquatics Manager
The Funplex Amusement Center
05.2018 - Current
No Degree - Health Sciences
Thomas Jefferson University
High School Diploma -
Cinnaminson High School
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