Virginia Hoffman
Redding
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated social work professional with 15+ years of experience in caregiving, administrative support, and education. Proficient in providing individual and group counseling, meal preparation, and medication administration. Possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS
01.2009 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Intern
Children First Foster Family Agency
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, ensuring a high level of satisfaction among clientele.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Contributed to project success by diligently performing literature reviews.
Administrative Specialist
AccentCare Home Health
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Safeguarded sensitive information through the proper handling of confidential documents and secure storage methods.
- Handled mail, packages, emails, document transmissions and other types of data with both manual and automated tracking strategies.
- Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and professional responses to inquiries and concerns.
- Minimized errors in documentation through meticulous proofreading, editing, formatting skills.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail.
- Collaborated closely with human resources personnel to ensure timely processing of new hire paperwork, benefits administration, and employee record updates.
- Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and ordering new supplies when inventory runs lows.
- Boosted employee morale by planning team-building activities and corporate events.
- Provided exceptional reception services such as answering phone calls professionally, directing them appropriately while maintaining visitor logs.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient document management and filing systems.
Nurses Aide
Shasta Regional Medical Center
07.2014 - 04.2022
- Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly turning and repositioning patients as per care plan.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and demonstrating a willingness to help others as needed.
- Earned recognition from patients, families, and supervisors for consistently displaying compassion, attentiveness, and dedication towards improving overall patient experience and satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for patients, ensuring infection control practices were followed diligently.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the supervising nurse immediately, ensuring timely medical intervention when needed.
- Contributed to the efficient functioning of the nursing team by promptly responding to call lights and resolving concerns.
- Assisted in patient mobility, improving their physical strength and independence with daily activities.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Promoted patient safety by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and falls prevention measures.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks based on urgency while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2025
Associate of Science - Health
Shasta College
Redding, CA05-2015
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Compassionate communication
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Intern
Children First Foster Family Agency
08.2024 - 02.2025
Administrative Specialist
AccentCare Home Health
07.2022 - 02.2025
Nurses Aide
Shasta Regional Medical Center
07.2014 - 04.2022
Caregiver
IHSS
01.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Associate of Science - Health
Shasta College
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