VALERIE ZACHER
Greenfield
Summary
Compassionate Direct Care Worker committed to enhancing client well-being through effective management of health-related conditions. Demonstrated organization and relationship-building skills, facilitating medication administration and social engagement. Motivated professional embracing new challenges while exhibiting strong work ethic and adaptability. Conflict resolution, increase resident satisfaction,collaboration with DON, quality improvement initiatives, hold staff accountable (corrective actions).
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Coordinator
Eden Vista of Greendale
Greendale
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinated resident care plans with multidisciplinary teams for optimal service delivery.
- Assisted residents with daily activities to promote independence and quality of life.
- Assisted physicians with orders.
- Monitored residents' medical records and documented changes in condition or behavior.
- Implemented training programs for staff on resident care best practices and safety protocols.
- Educated family members about their loved one's condition and treatment plan.
- Supervised staff during their shifts ensuring tasks are completed correctly.
Personal Care Manager
ILIFE/DONNA PALKOWSKI
Franklin
08.2007 - 11.2023
- Managed daily operations of personal care services for clients.
- Fostered emotional well-being by providing companionship to elderly or disabled individuals in home and residential settings.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported any changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Administered medications to clients in accordance with physician instructions.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored and documented client health conditions, promptly reporting significant changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Planned and facilitated recreational activities, enhancing social engagement for clients through games, movies, and outings.
- Prepared meals for client according to dietary requirements.
- Transported client to medical appointments, errands, and social events.
- Cleaned and sanitized client living areas on a regular basis.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Coordinated schedules for caregivers and clients efficiently.
Resident Assistant/Lead Medication Aide
FRANCISCAN VILLA ASSISTED LIVING
South Milwaukee
06.2002 - 08.2009
- Monitored resident activities in dormitory, ensuring adherence to rules and fostering a respectful community environment.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs.
- Documented incidents in residence hall, promoting safety and accountability among residents.
- Enhanced residents' quality of life through compassionate care and support for daily living activities.
- Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence hall community.
- Monitored assigned areas for cleanliness and security purposes.
- Provided support to residents in their daily tasks with ambulation or walker, cane and wheelchair use.
- Provided transportation for residents to meals and events to activities and meals.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sparta High School
Sparta, WISkills
- Care Coordination
- Care plan coordination
- Care plan development
- Medical documentation management
- Staff training implementation
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible Schedule
- Dependable attitude
- Strong Ethics
Timeline
Resident Care Coordinator
Eden Vista of Greendale
12.2023 - Current
Personal Care Manager
ILIFE/DONNA PALKOWSKI
08.2007 - 11.2023
Resident Assistant/Lead Medication Aide
FRANCISCAN VILLA ASSISTED LIVING
06.2002 - 08.2009
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sparta High School