JENNY ARNOLD
Labrador City,NL
Summary
Experienced Personal Care Attendant. 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. Knowledgeable about maintaining organized inventories and handling custodial requirements of buildings, including bathrooms, workspaces and customer areas. Experienced team player with strong service record, good organizational skills and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Focused on always producing high-quality and professional results. Reliable and honest in maintaining clean and orderly interior and exterior building spaces.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Spectrum Security
Labrador City, NL
03.2023 - Current
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
Personal Care Assistant
Baywatch Manor
Glovertown, NL
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Child Caregiver
Erika Perry
Glovertown, Newfoundland And Labrador
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages.
Home Health Care Provider
Helen Patten
Traytown
05.2010 - 07.2013
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the safety of the patient's environment.
- Accompanied patients to medical appointments to ensure understanding of physician instructions and appropriate follow-up care.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Arranged medications and dispensed prescribed doses at scheduled intervals.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on needs assessment.
- Assessed patient conditions by monitoring vital signs and tracking changes in health status.
Behavioral Therapist
Horwood's Agency
Glovertown
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Promoted community awareness by attending conferences or speaking engagements related to behavioral health issues.
- Assisted in developing new programs or activities to promote positive behavior change among clients.
- Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients or patients.
- Met with probation officers and police to exchange necessary information during treatment process.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss life events in order to help each person develop personal and relational insights.
Security Officer
Paladin Security
Fort McMurray
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Controlled access to establishments, operated security control-room equipment and patrolled assigned areas to guard against theft, vandalism and fire
- Enforced regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
Occupational Health and Safety Assistant
Terra Nova National Park
Glovertown
06.2006 - 09.2007
- Ensured safety and emergency procedures were followed
- Issued passes and direct visitors to appropriate areas, check identification of employees, and perform security checks of employees
- Direct traffic, including Heavy Haulers
- Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons
- Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises
- Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors
- Assisted in preparing and completing various health and safety inspections
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases
- Monitored safety and assessed risk levels and mitigation strategies at industrial worksites and on construction jobs
Education
Haul Truck Course
Vista Training
Online 03-2024
Hairstyling -
College of the North Atlantic
Gander, NL01.2009
Diploma -
Glovertown Academy
Glovertown, NL01.2005
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Wound care maintenance
- Childcare experience
- Medical chart documentation
- Deep cleaning
- Staff collaboration
- Medication Management
- Filing and data archiving
- Physical therapy administration
- Effective and attentive
- Great time management
Timeline
Security Officer
Spectrum Security
03.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Baywatch Manor
09.2019 - 07.2023
Child Caregiver
Erika Perry
02.2019 - 09.2019
Behavioral Therapist
Horwood's Agency
06.2012 - 06.2013
Security Officer
Paladin Security
06.2011 - 12.2012
Home Health Care Provider
Helen Patten
05.2010 - 07.2013
Occupational Health and Safety Assistant
Terra Nova National Park
06.2006 - 09.2007
Haul Truck Course
Vista Training
Hairstyling -
College of the North Atlantic
Diploma -
Glovertown Academy