Private Duty Caregiver Resume Example Eloise Cunningham

PRIVATE DUTY CAREGIVER

Professional Summary

Organized Activity Director with passion for conducting recreational and therapeutic activities. Looking to get back in the industry. In-depth understanding of skill-based programs and activities. Strong program management skills with 20-year history of building effective recreational programs to meet community needs. Extensive knowledge of evaluating residents needs and conducting group activities. Selfless Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, personalizing activities, coordinating volunteers and handling activity budgets. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergency situations.

Work History

Eloise Cunningham - Private Duty CaregiverBuford, SC06/2018 - Current

Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.

Geoffrey Williams - Private Duty CaregiverCollumbia, SC04/2013 - 03/2016

Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
Managed 3-4 caregivers

Zaxby's Franchising Inc. - Assistant ManagerCamden, SC06/2005 - 01/2010

Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
Supervised/ motivated 3-5 shift managers along with 15-29 employees.
Provide outstanding customer service
Managed inventory, product ordering, truck deliveries, inventory stocking.
Cash management skills, prepared bank deposits, count cashier drawers and ran cash register.
Oversaw front and back of house operations.
Complete and input daily reports in timely manner.
Improved efficiency and productivity by implementing organization systems for financial reports, schedules and inventory control.
Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
Maintained positive work ethic and commitment to providing excellent service to improve operations efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
Organized schedules, workflow's and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.

Bojangles' - Assistant Unit DirectorLancaster, SC09/2002 - 06/2006

Identified patterns and trends that resulted in undesirable outcomes or compromised program compliance and developed corrective action plans.
Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
Completed end of work reports and inputted information into computer.
Ensured food holding time of raw and finished food were upheld per Bojangles standards.
Money management and cash handling: complete bank deposits and counted down drawers.
Trained staff
Increased sales by upselling and encouraging staff to do also.
Coached employees in organizational policies and procedures.
Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff to keep expertise fresh and relevant.
Increased sales by 10%

Lancaster Convalescent Center - Activity DirectorLancaster , SC04/2013 - 03/2016

Performed assessments on activity Programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
Drafted budgets for Programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
Encouraged residents to engage in activities and socialize.
Responsible for hiring and training staff.
Coordinate staff and Volunteer schedules.
Conducted IDCP meetings.
Competed monthly progress reports, daily attendance sheets, made monthly activity calendar.
Involved with community out-reach tp attract volunteers, Programs and donations for facility.
Ensure every program adhered tp state regulations.
Maintained facilities, grounds and equipment to ensure community safety and attract attention.
Supervisory Skills
Analyze resident behavior to ensure facility meets and exceeds client expectations.
Increased resident participation over 50%

Masonic Care Community - Activity DirectorUtica , NY05/1987 - 06/2002

Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
Arranged outings as part of recreational program, including restutants and shopping.
Arranged outings as part of recreational program, including restaurants and shopping.
Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
Arranged outings as part of recreational program, including restaurants and shopping.

Skills

Budgeting
Restaurant Operations Management
Quality Management
Operational improvement
Team building

Customer retention
Customer relationship management sales
Supervisory Skills
Training and development skill

Education

05/1987Mohawk Valley Community CollegeUtica, NYAssociate of Applied Science: Associate's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Coursework in management, and developmental disabilities.
Volunteered for the summer and winter special Olympics.
Taught Intellectual disability individuals swimming lessons.
President of the Reaction Club.
Member of Student Government

1985Poland Central SchoolPoland, NYHigh School Diploma

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Eloise Cunningham
Geoffrey Williams
Zaxby's Franchising Inc.
Bojangles'
Lancaster Convalescent Center
Masonic Care Community

School Attended

Mohawk Valley Community College
Poland Central School

Job Titles Held:

Private Duty Caregiver
Assistant Manager
Assistant Unit Director
Activity Director

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Associate's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation
High School Diploma

Private Duty Caregiver Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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