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Nekol O'Brien

Nekol O'Brien

Saskatoon,Saskatchewan

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Administrator

Village Rose Home Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Managed appointments, registrations and patient relations in busy office.

Business Owner

Self Employed
01.2001 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.

Caregiver

Village Rose Home Healthcare
05.2020 - 02.2024
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Employed mobility devices and lift equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.

Caregiver

Whispering Flowers Care Home
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.

Health and Life Coach

Self-employeed
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
  • Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
  • Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
  • Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
  • Supported implementation of patient health plan, weight loss programs and personalized fitness and exercise programs.

Group Fitness Instructor

Fitness Focus
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Managed group fitness classes of up to 15 members.
  • Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
  • Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
  • Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
  • Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.

Photographer

Self-employeed
04.2008 - 01.2018
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
  • Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.

Home Daycare Provider

Self-employeed
06.2001 - 12.2019
  • Balanced children's days between play, instruction, and rest with well-designed schedules.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Promoted good social skills by helping children work through conflicts and leading many collaborative games.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Built early learning skills such as color and shape recognition with hands-on activities.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.

Interior Decorator

Self-employeed
12.2005 - 12.2007
  • Met with clients to discuss project scope and desires for spaces.
  • Selected and organized color schemes for clients.
  • Presented available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
  • Arranged furniture to facilitate traffic flow and design objectives.
  • Prepared invoices and handled payment processing for clients and suppliers.
  • Created budgets with clients and outlined plans for adherence.
  • Purchased accessories to coordinate with furniture purchases and enhance rooms.

House Cleaner

Self-employeed
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive cleaning plans.

Server

Ma's Sushi
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.

Education

Mental Health & Addictions - Mental Health And Addictions

McKay Career Training
Saskatoon, SK
08.2024

Certificate -

CPR & First Aide
Saskatoon, SK
02.2022

Certificate -

Food Safety
Saskatoon, SK
05.2022

Certificate -

Medication Administration
Saskatoon, SK
05.2022

Certificate -

Covid Safety
Saskatoon, SK
05.2022

Certificate -

Serve It Right
Saskatoon, SK
10.2022

Certificate - Photography & Lighting

David Fahshe School of Photography
Saskatoon, SK
12.2010

Certificate - Interior Design & Decorating

Interior Decorating
Online
10.2005

Certificate - Health And Life Coaching

Health Coach Institute of Technology
12.2018

Skills

  • Organization and Multitasking
  • Decision-Making
  • Positive Attitude
  • Emotional Awareness
  • Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Professionalism
  • Time Management Abilities
  • Self Motivation
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Timeline

Office Administrator

Village Rose Home Healthcare
05.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Whispering Flowers Care Home
05.2021 - 10.2022

Caregiver

Village Rose Home Healthcare
05.2020 - 02.2024

Server

Ma's Sushi
02.2020 - 06.2021

Health and Life Coach

Self-employeed
01.2018 - 12.2019

House Cleaner

Self-employeed
08.2016 - 12.2019

Group Fitness Instructor

Fitness Focus
03.2016 - 02.2018

Photographer

Self-employeed
04.2008 - 01.2018

Interior Decorator

Self-employeed
12.2005 - 12.2007

Home Daycare Provider

Self-employeed
06.2001 - 12.2019

Business Owner

Self Employed
01.2001 - 03.2020

Mental Health & Addictions - Mental Health And Addictions

McKay Career Training

Certificate -

CPR & First Aide

Certificate -

Food Safety

Certificate -

Medication Administration

Certificate -

Covid Safety

Certificate -

Serve It Right

Certificate - Photography & Lighting

David Fahshe School of Photography

Certificate - Interior Design & Decorating

Interior Decorating

Certificate - Health And Life Coaching

Health Coach Institute of Technology
Nekol O'Brien