Vina Meh
Huron,SD
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Empathetic Care 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level caregiver position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Center For Independence
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
Pharmacy Clerk
Lewis Drugs
10.2017 - 05.2023
- Promoted health awareness among customers through participation in community outreach events like flu shot clinics or wellness fairs.
- Answered questions regarding medication instructions and usage.
- Greeted customers at counter and provided excellent customer service.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Explained medication use and side effects under pharmacist direction.
- Assisted customers in selecting over-the-counter medications and health care products.
- Verified prescription information prior to entry in pharmacy computer system.
- Completed cash register transactions by handling credit and cash payments using pharmacy register system.
- Trained new employees on pharmacy procedures, policies, and safety protocols to ensure consistent quality across the team.
- Processed payments for prescriptions and accurately completed cash and credit card transactions.
- Verified patient information to correctly dispense medications.
Insurance Customer Service Representative
American Family Insurance
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Processed policy updates and changes accurately, ensuring client needs were met in a timely manner.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Reviewed and adjusted customer coverage levels to address, identify, and resolve customer conflicts.
- Calculated adjustments, premiums and refunds.
- Assessed customer needs and recommended suitable insurance policies.
- Streamlined office procedures by organizing files and implementing an efficient document management system.
- Assisted clients in filing claims, coordinating with adjusters to expedite the process and secure fair settlements.
- Completed customer applications and updated records to reflect current information.
- Set up customer payment plans to cover annual policies and renewals.
- Answered incoming phone calls to articulate product value to prospective customers and support current policyholders.
- Processed insurance policy cancellations and renewals quickly to meet call time targets.
- Assisted customers with completing insurance documents to avoid missed information.
- Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, distributing mail, and scanning documents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Sioux Falls, SD05.2017
Skills
- Errands
- Personal Oxygen Delivery
- AS/400
- Case Review
- Resident Care Associate (RCA)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Direct Patient Care
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Incident Reporting
- Service Documentation
- Supportive Personality
- Ability to Lift
- Patient Management
- Fast Learner
- Personal Care Worker (PCW)
- Patient Care
- Medical chart documentation
- Resident Care Associate
- Dependable and Responsible
- Direct Care Aide
- First aid and safety
- Emotional Support
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Daily living assistance
- Relationship Building
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
Timeline
Caregiver
Center For Independence
07.2023 - 12.2023
Insurance Customer Service Representative
American Family Insurance
06.2022 - 12.2022
Pharmacy Clerk
Lewis Drugs
10.2017 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
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