Vera Ferris
Mapleton,ME
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support. Proficient in managing both physical and emotional needs, ensuring comfort and safety. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability to changing circumstances, consistently building trust with clients and their families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Private Agency
Brooklyn, NY
11.2001 - 04.2002
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and comfort.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Babysitter
Family Members
Brooklyn, NY
06.1999 - 09.2001
- Supervised children during activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, accommodating dietary preferences.
- Organized educational games that promoted learning and development.
- Managed daily schedules, balancing playtime, homework, and rest periods.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
Piano Tutor
Self Employed Services
Georgia
05.1994 - 07.1998
- Developed customized lesson plans to enhance student engagement and musical understanding.
- Instructed students in various piano techniques, fostering skill progression and confidence.
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Maintained organized records of student progress and lesson materials for effective tracking.
Work Study Student
Personal Chef Services
Georgia
09.1996 - 05.1998
- Prepared diverse meal plans based on client dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Assisted in shopping for fresh ingredients, ensuring quality and nutritional value.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with clients to adjust meals according to feedback and seasonal availability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University Of Journalism
Georgia, Tbilisi05-1998
High School Diploma -
Government Highschool
Georgia, Tbilisi05-1995
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Documentation and reporting
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Patient care
- Social interaction
- Workload management
- Patient companionship
- Russian fluency
- Georgian fluency
- English fluency
Accomplishments
- Nursed my Dog back to life.
- Taught my child Russian and Georgian.
- Taking care of my medically disabled husband for 21 years.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Georgian
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Cooking
- Baking
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Reading
- Interior Design
- Music
- History
- Animal Care
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Private Agency
11.2001 - 04.2002
Babysitter
Family Members
06.1999 - 09.2001
Work Study Student
Personal Chef Services
09.1996 - 05.1998
Piano Tutor
Self Employed Services
05.1994 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University Of Journalism
High School Diploma -
Government Highschool