Jessica Appling
Sacramento
Summary
Compassionate Respite Care Provider with experience in offering emotional support and physical assistance to clients. Skilled in creating comforting environments, managing essential tasks, and actively engaging with clients to improve quality of life. Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with both clients and families, ensuring peace of mind during challenging times. Have consistently improved client wellbeing through personalized care plans.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Respite Care Provider
UCP of Sacramento and Northern California
Sacramento
11.2024 - Current
- Adapted care strategies based on individual client preferences and abilities.
- Documented client progress and care plans accurately and timely.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting.
- Developed positive relationships with clients, their families, and other involved parties.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques according to established protocols.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Implemented engaging recreational activities to enhance client social interaction.
- Communicated effectively with families and caregivers about client needs.
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities.
Cook
Northern Nevada Medical Center Reno
Reno
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Prepared meals following dietary guidelines for patients and staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during shifts.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies, and placing orders as needed.
- Adhered to food safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety practices effectively.
Cook
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Prepared meals following dietary guidelines for patients and staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during shifts.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supported special events by planning and preparing menus according to requirements.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Office Assistant
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance
Sacramento
06.2008 - 04.2010
- Managed office correspondence and ensured timely communication between departments.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential client information.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for caseworkers and clients effectively.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
- Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
Education
Graduate - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Sacramento, CA 09.2009 - 05.2010
Arthur A Benjamin Health Professions High School
Sacramento, CASkills
- Adaptive care strategies
- Documentation accuracy
- Client needs assessment
- De-escalation techniques
- Team collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Compassionate support
- Healthcare coordination
- Personal care assistance
- Autism support
- Nutritional support
- CPR training
- Community resources navigation
- Reliability and punctuality
- Respect for diversity
- Confidentiality adherence
- First aid certification
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
- Childcare experience
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
UCP of Sacramento and Northern California
11.2024 - Current
Cook
Northern Nevada Medical Center Reno
02.2022 - 08.2024
Cook
Renown Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2022
Graduate - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
09.2009 - 05.2010
Office Assistant
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance
06.2008 - 04.2010
Arthur A Benjamin Health Professions High School