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Victoria Harris

New Windsor,NY

Summary

Credentialed Personal Care Aide offering 10 years of experience providing compassionate care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crew Member

Dunkin' Donuts
11.2024 - Current
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.

Call Center Representative

Hudson Dermatologist
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Managed high call volumes while providing exceptional customer support and maintaining professional composure.
  • Handled escalated calls professionally, effectively resolving complex issues and ensuring client satisfaction at all times.
  • Mastered multiple software systems for seamless navigation during calls, improving efficiency and reducing hold times for customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Reduced average call handling time, ensuring prompt service to customers while maintaining quality interactions.
  • Established trust with clients by accurately addressing their concerns and offering appropriate resolutions based on their needs.
  • Developed rapport with customers through empathetic listening skills, creating positive experiences even during difficult conversations.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, streamlining communication efforts between various departments.

Direct Support Professional

Taconic DDSO
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.

CLERK

USPS
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction
  • Operated office equipment including computers, printers, copiers, scanners
  • Utilized problem solving skills to resolve customer complaints quickly

PCA

Vassar Warner Home
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility
  • Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment within the home setting at all times
  • Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff
  • Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate
  • Helped patients with ambulation using gait belts or wheelchairs while ensuring safety protocols were followed
  • Demonstrated expertise in providing compassionate, patient-centered care to a diverse population of clients
  • Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to PCA duties and responsibilities
  • Reported changes in condition or behavior promptly to RNs or physicians
  • Administered medications according to physician instructions and monitored for adverse reactions

PCA

The Avalon
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility
  • Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment within the home setting at all times
  • Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff
  • Helped patients with ambulation using gait belts or wheelchairs while ensuring safety protocols were followed
  • Demonstrated expertise in providing compassionate, patient-centered care to a diverse population of clients

UNLOADER

FedEx
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Unload the trucks

PERSONAL CARE AIDE

Unlimited Healthcare
02.2017 - 09.2021
  • Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan
  • Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
  • Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each client to facilitate best care possible
  • Improved ED administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement
  • Remained alert to conditions interfering with the safety and well-being of residents involved in activities
  • Directed the installation of improved work methods and procedures to achieve agency objectives
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership
  • Managed tasks to reach community census goals through outreach, inside sales, lead generation and lead conversion
  • Visited with residents to provide sensory stimulation and reality orientation
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines
  • Evaluated nursing notes to confirm that they accurately and completely described care provided and patient responses
  • Monitored patients with acute conditions
  • Tracked and escalated compliance, care and quality issues

INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

Walmart
04.2014 - 02.2017
  • Evaluated special circumstances and established needs when placing new supply orders
  • Tracked inventory usage, documented discrepancies and maintained overall count
  • Applied a clean and organized approach to maintaining inventory storage area
  • Detailed diverse facets of inventory management in reports, including costs, deliveries and usage
  • Conducted quantity takeoffs and ordered materials
  • Utilized an efficient and accurate approach when performing scheduled audits
  • Maintained inventory and supply levels to manage production workflows
  • Oversaw shipping and receiving of inventory and supplies
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement
  • Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times
  • Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices
  • Stacked and transported all overstock to storage areas
  • Reported inventory balances and cycle counts in both the ERP and WMS systems
  • Synthesized project findings into actionable recommendations with demonstrable effects on business performance
  • Implemented strategic shipping policies to achieve long and short-term sales targets
  • Monitored department performance data to identify and avoid potential risks
  • Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely and with a 0% incident rate
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to the company and customers
  • Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments
  • Evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize efficiency
  • Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport
  • Evaluated and reconfigured systems to support customer service and operational goals
  • Conducted research on logistics operations, including literature reviews, interviews and site visits
  • Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse
  • Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets

SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Rite Aid
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Built attractive holiday and seasonal displays for merchandising program
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options
  • Monitored the freshness and condition of prepared foods
  • Closed down the kitchen after each shift and precisely followed closing checklist for kitchen stations
  • Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service
  • Supported other areas of the restaurant in set up, cleanup, prep work and equipment maintenance
  • Identified items in stock for first use to decrease waste and profit loss
  • Consistently held the position of best performing store in the region
  • Maintained facility compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations
  • Conducted price checks for cashiers and service clerks
  • Arranged and stocked department displays
  • Maintained knowledge of current product locations
  • Completed opening and closing checklists according to set standards
  • Complied with all health department regulations and rectified issues immediately
  • Oversaw overnight store operations, including staff assignments and production lists
  • Served guests promptly to ensure food remained at proper temperatures
  • Promoted and endorsed the company to bring in new business
  • Performed additional tasks to keep the dining room running smoothly
  • Consistently received a 100% rate of customer satisfaction
  • Stocked newly delivered inventory in storage, kitchen and food prep stations
  • Utilized hot water, dish cloths and sanitizing or cleaning products to wipe down kitchen and food preparation areas
  • Communicated with the merchandising, logistics, finance and operations departments
  • Operated check stand equipment including cash register, scanner and scale
  • Handled and bagged groceries carefully and according to customer preference
  • Identified assignments to provide associates with developmental opportunities
  • Safely used knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jack and hand trucks

PERSONAL CARE AIDE

Community Healthcare
08.2011 - 12.2011
  • Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan
  • Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes
  • Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
  • Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each client to facilitate best care possible
  • Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
  • Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities
  • Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient

Education

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY -

SUNY orange
Newburgh, NY

Skills

  • Knowledge of state regulations
  • Client documentation
  • Quality program protocols
  • Behavior redirection
  • Compassionate client care
  • Care plan management
  • Reporting skills
  • Patient-oriented
  • Organization and planning
  • Body mechanics knowledge

Certification

  • PCA
  • EKG
  • MED TECH

Timeline

Crew Member

Dunkin' Donuts
11.2024 - Current

Call Center Representative

Hudson Dermatologist
09.2024 - 11.2024

Direct Support Professional

Taconic DDSO
05.2024 - 09.2024

CLERK

USPS
08.2023 - 05.2024

PCA

Vassar Warner Home
06.2022 - 08.2023

PCA

The Avalon
03.2022 - 08.2022

UNLOADER

FedEx
09.2021 - 02.2022

PERSONAL CARE AIDE

Unlimited Healthcare
02.2017 - 09.2021

SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Rite Aid
05.2015 - 06.2016

INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

Walmart
04.2014 - 02.2017

PERSONAL CARE AIDE

Community Healthcare
08.2011 - 12.2011

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY -

SUNY orange
Victoria Harris