Sherry Beers
Burtts Corner,NB
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient and child well-being, my tenure at Enhanced Living Gagetown showcased my ability to administer compassionate care and vital signs monitoring, medication, improving patient health outcomes. Leveraging problem-solving and time management skills. While working at the memory care home i have learned skills on how to help patients with there daily living needs, and other expects of their lives by listening and understanding that whatever their degree of memory loss they are in they still have the right to be treated with dignity and understanding.
Healthcare professional with proven track record in personal support roles. Known for delivering compassionate care and efficiently managing daily tasks. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs, ensuring reliable support and consistent results.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
PSW Worker
Enhanced Living Gagetown
06.2023 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by dementia or Alzheimer''s patients using appropriate interventions and communication techniques.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary restrictions, promoting healthy eating habits among patients.
- Assisted clients in maintaining their physical fitness through encouragement, gentle exercise guidance, and support during ambulation or transfer activities.
- Ensured medication adherence for patients by administering prescribed medications on time and monitoring their effects.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect early warning signs of health issues, promptly reporting any changes to supervising medical staff.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Childcare Educator
Pure Learning
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health among the children in care.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment, maintaining strict safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom, ensuring conducive learning environment.
- Developed personalized learning plans for children, improving educational outcomes with tailored instruction.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Restaurant Manager
The Gold Bean Cafe
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels for seamless operation.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Fostered positive work environment, leading to decrease in staff turnover.
- Hands on Manager, cooked, served, cleaned what ever needed to be done and be there if anyone needed help.
Cafeteria Manager/ Supervisor
MC Food Service{ Chadwick Foods]
09.1994 - 10.2019
- Recruited trained, and supervised staff to ensure exceptional customer service in a fast-paced setting.
- Created training materials for new hires to ensure consistent knowledge of policies and procedures across the team.
- Planned nutritionally-balanced menus for students by studying current dining trends.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining clean and safe dining environment for both customers and staff.
- Developed creative menus to accommodate diverse dietary needs and preferences of customers.
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste and ensuring availability of popular items.
- Work right along side all employee, doing all the same things. From cooking ,serving and cleaning. working Manager.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chester High School
Chester, NS06.1981
Safe Check Advanced Food Safety Certificate - Food Safety Course
SafeCheck Canadian Food Safety Group
On Line08.2024
Personal Support Worker Nurse - PSW Worker
Atlantic College Of Applied Health Sciences
Fredericton, NB05.2024
Workplace Essential Skills Training -
New Brunswick Working NB
New Brunswick11.2023
90 Hr Course Early Childhood Education - Early Learning And Child Care
Department of Education And Early Childhood Develo
New Brunswick01.2023
Basic Life Support{CPR, AED} Adult ,Child ,Infant -
Simple Training INC
On Line Basic Life Support Www.SimpleCPR.com04.2024
Skills
- Meal Preparation *Emotional Support *Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care *Dementia Care *Nutrition Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance *Mobility Assistance
- Toileting support *Housekeeping tasks *Time Management
- Respectful and Compassionate *Problem-Solving
- Medication Administration *Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible schedule and availability *Client documentation
- Housekeeping *Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Client Transportation *Nutrition knowledge
- Incident Reporting *Care Plan Adherence
Timeline
PSW Worker
Enhanced Living Gagetown
06.2023 - Current
Childcare Educator
Pure Learning
06.2021 - 06.2023
Restaurant Manager
The Gold Bean Cafe
10.2019 - 07.2021
Cafeteria Manager/ Supervisor
MC Food Service{ Chadwick Foods]
09.1994 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Chester High School
Safe Check Advanced Food Safety Certificate - Food Safety Course
SafeCheck Canadian Food Safety Group
Personal Support Worker Nurse - PSW Worker
Atlantic College Of Applied Health Sciences
Workplace Essential Skills Training -
New Brunswick Working NB
90 Hr Course Early Childhood Education - Early Learning And Child Care
Department of Education And Early Childhood Develo
Basic Life Support{CPR, AED} Adult ,Child ,Infant -
Simple Training INC
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