Zaharia Cox
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Focused Group Home Manager with a background monitoring residents' health, scheduling appointments and delivering compassion and enthusiasm in all tasks. A highly collaborative individual with skills in effective communication, time management and organization. Offering a strong understanding of quality service and federal and state group home regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Home Instead
Valdosta, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
Group Home Manager
Grace Health Care Services
Valdosta, GA
01.2017 - Current
- Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support.
- Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
- Offered learning opportunities to help residents develop important life skills.
- Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
- Protected clients' monies and property by tracking spending and reconciling accounts.
- Promoted residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation.
- Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
- Created staff work schedules so each shift had appropriate number of employees for coverage.
- Communicated effectively with residents, staff and other stakeholders by listening, being respectful and promoting positive demeanor.
- Maintained adequate coverage for residents' needs without exceeding budget targets by coordinating schedules and team workflows.
- Arranged for ongoing housekeeping to keep home areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
- Scheduled physician and other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit.
- Assisted residents with basic hygiene and healthcare needs.
Direct Care Staff Member
Legacy Behavioral Health
Valdosta, GA
10.2016 - 07.2024
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Conducted client rounds every 3 hours to check on residents.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Prepared and submitted daily reports to management.
Cashier
Hip Hop Fish & Chicken
Valdosta, GA
08.2005 - 10.2016
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Education
Medical Administrative Assisting
Palmetto
Valdosta, GA04.2017
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School
Valdosta, GA05.2009
Skills
- Complaint Reviews
- Staff Supervision
- Mental Health Support
- Supportive Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Schedule Management
- Medication Administration
- State Reporting Requirements
- Staff Assignment Planning
- Effective Communication
- Resident Documentation
- Scheduling
- Staffing
Certification
CPR First Aid Certified
Safety Care Certified
Cpi Certified
Proxy Care Certified
Relias Certified
Cyber Security Certified
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Instead
07.2024 - Current
Group Home Manager
Grace Health Care Services
01.2017 - Current
Direct Care Staff Member
Legacy Behavioral Health
10.2016 - 07.2024
Cashier
Hip Hop Fish & Chicken
08.2005 - 10.2016
Medical Administrative Assisting
Palmetto
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School