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DIRECT CARE WORKER
Summary

Dedicated worker passionate about helping others live fulfilling lives by providing personal assistance and care in managing various health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about managing medications, monitoring vitals, providing compassionate care to patients in a safe environment. First Aid and CPR certified. Building patient/nurse communication and relationship skills, while continuing my education with Health Science Pre-Nursing at South College, and pursuing to continue that degree to achieve my Trauma RN license.

Skills
  • Monitoring/Charting all 6 vital signs
  • Verbal communication
  • Basic wound care
  • Knowledge of state regulations
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Monitoring glucose tests
  • Medication administration
  • Patient chart documentation
Experience
07/2017 - 07/2018Direct Care WorkerMountain View Assisted Living | Lebanon, VA
  • Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens daily to prevent spread of infection.
  • Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
  • Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene tasks by providing bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
09/2014 - 12/2016Assistant ManagerThe Farmer's Table | Honaker, VA
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
  • Assisted in preparing for special functions and banquets by setting up and taking down tables and chairs and decorating.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins and dry storage racks to keep food storage areas neat and prevent food-borne illness.
  • All job duties expected of Waitress staff
09/2013 - 08/2014Food Service WorkerBurger King | Lebanon, VA
  • Utilized approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
  • Cleaned work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
  • Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment.
  • Verified compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
  • Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures.
  • Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
  • Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
  • Followed recipes and customer request details to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
  • Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
  • Monitored and recorded temperatures of food, storage, and service areas to maintain established, regulatory guidelines.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Health Sciences-PreNursing
South College | Knoxville, TN
  • Completed coursework in English Composition, Mathematics Concepts, Art Appreciation, College Management, Intro to Sociology, English Composition with Research,
  • South College Honor's Society Member

10/2007GED
Russell County Career And Technology Center | Lebanon, VA
  • GED Honor Student
  • 2660 GPA/Score
  • Ranked in Top 5 of class
Certifications
  • SafeServ Certified: Manager's
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mountain View Assisted Living
  • The Farmer's Table
  • Burger King

School Attended

  • South College
  • Russell County Career And Technology Center

Job Titles Held:

  • Direct Care Worker
  • Assistant Manager
  • Food Service Worker

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Health Sciences-PreNursing
    10/2007 GED

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