Computer literacy
Wendine McFarlane
Student
Willow Grove,PA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level physician assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Enthusiastic worker eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the healthcare industry. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals. Energetic activities assistant with history of promoting positivity and program engagement. Work effectively within teams to develop creative ideas and solutions to complex issues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Home Health Care Aide
Rydal Park Retirement Community
Jenkintown, PA
10.2021 - Current
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Activities Assistant
Rydal Park Retirement Community
Jenkintown, PA
04.2021 - Current
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment and other special events.
- Provided respectful mobility assistance to individuals needing extra support.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups and personal attention.
- Planned, coordinated and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
Sales Associate
Marshalls
Willow Grove, PA
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards and receipts to customers.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Greeted customers, offered assistance in finding requested items and carried merchandise to checkout line.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Supervised changing rooms, rehanging unwanted merchandise and supporting loss prevention initiatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abington Senior High School
Abington, PA 09.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
Critical Thinking
Software
Timeline
Home Health Care Aide
Rydal Park Retirement Community
10.2021 - Current
Activities Assistant
Rydal Park Retirement Community
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Temple University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Marshalls
05.2018 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Abington Senior High School
09.2017 - 06.2018
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