VALERIE ZACHER
Greenfield
Summary
Led initiatives to improve client health management and overall well-being. Oversaw medication administration processes and scheduled appointments to ensure timely care. Cultivated strong relationships with clients, promoting trust and engagement in their care plans.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Memory Care Director
Frontida/Eden Vista Greendale
12.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents with memory impairments.
- Led staff training programs to enhance caregiver skills and improve resident interactions.
- Collaborated with families to address concerns and ensure optimal care strategies.
- Monitored regulatory compliance and maintained high standards of safety within the facility.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees to promote knowledge of responsibilities and position requirements.
- Enhanced staff performance by providing ongoing training and support in dementia care best practices.
- Conducted tours of facility to prospective residents and families.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Personal Care Worker
ILIFE/Donna Palkowski
08.2009 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided companionship to elderly or disabled individuals in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social events.
- Prepared meals for clients according to dietary requirements.
- Administered medications to clients in accordance with physician instructions.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported any changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental declines.
- Organized recreational activities for clients such as games, movies, outings.
- Cleaned and sanitized client living areas on a regular basis.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Resident Assistant/Lead Medication Aide
Franciscan Villa Assisted Living
06.2002 - 08.2009
- Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence hall community.
- Monitored assigned areas for cleanliness and security purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents that occurred in the residence hall.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs.
- Aided residents with ambulation or walker, cane and wheelchair use.
- Transported clients to activities and meals.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Sparta High School
Sparta, WI06.2001
Skills
- Assisted teams in adhering to privacy regulations and maintaining confidentiality protocols Supported colleagues in understanding and applying data protection measures Aided in staff training on best practices for protecting sensitive information
- Oversaw clinical documentation processes to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations
- Oversaw comprehensive patient care by conducting needs assessments and implementing treatment plans
- Oversaw operation of Hoyer lifting equipment to facilitate safe patient transfers
- Directed staff training and development initiatives to enhance team performance
- Established and enforced medication administration protocols to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance
- Supervised personal hygiene support to enhance client well-being
- Assisted team members during shifts to keep workflow on track Supported daily operations by responding to immediate needs and challenges Fostered a collaborative work environment through effective communication
- Assisted users in navigating PointClickCare software to improve operational processes Supported team members in resolving technical issues to ensure workflow stability Participated in training sessions for new staff on software features
Timeline
Memory Care Director
Frontida/Eden Vista Greendale
12.2023 - Current
Personal Care Worker
ILIFE/Donna Palkowski
08.2009 - 11.2023
Resident Assistant/Lead Medication Aide
Franciscan Villa Assisted Living
06.2002 - 08.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Sparta High School