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, SK08.2024
Certificate -
CPR & First Aide
Saskatoon, SK02.2022
Certificate -
Food Safety
Saskatoon, SK05.2022
Certificate -
Medication Administration
Saskatoon, SK05.2022
Certificate -
Covid Safety
Saskatoon, SK05.2022
Certificate -
Serve It Right
Saskatoon, SK10.2022
Certificate - Photography & Lighting
David Fahshe School of Photography
Saskatoon, SK12.2010
Certificate - Interior Design & Decorating
Interior Decorating
Online10.2005
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
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