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RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
Professional Summary

Experienced Caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remain current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Attentive Healthcare professional offering expertise in housekeeping, meal preparation and scheduling. Bringing over 20 years of experience in serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Recognized for ability to provide unprecedented emotional and physical support to patients. 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. 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.

Work History
WORCESTER COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER - Residential CounselorNewark, MD03/2020 - Current
  • Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols
  • Promoted positive relations between residents and staff
  • Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics
  • Utilized [Software] and [Software] to fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, incident reports and progress notes
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills
  • Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices
PATRICIA JOHNSON - CaregiverAccomac, VA11/2018 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments
NASA - Custodial StaffWALLOPS ISAND, VA10/2017 - 05/2019
  • Applied correct chemical solutions and used proper equipment to avoid damage to floors and fixtures
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs
  • Protected and maintained carpets with regular steam cleaning and shampooing
  • Dusted all furniture and fixtures thoroughly and carefully
  • Wiped down tabletops, chairs and condiment containers
  • Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations and transporting supplies
  • Kept bathroom facilities well-cleaned, stocked and properly maintained for staff and guests
Walmart - CashierPocomoke City, MD05/2015 - 10/2017
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds
  • Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
  • Arranged paper and electronic payment records to maintain well-organized fill systems and recordkeeping compliance
  • Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills
  • Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency
Skills
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Direct patient care
  • Behavioral management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Patient management
  • Medication administration
  • First aid and safety
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Mediation
Education
06/1983Princeton High SchoolPrinceton, NJHigh School Diploma
Mercer County Community CollegeTrenton, NJEducation
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • WORCESTER COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
  • PATRICIA JOHNSON
  • NASA
  • Walmart

School Attended

  • Princeton High School
  • Mercer County Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Residential Counselor
  • Caregiver
  • Custodial Staff
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Education

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