Deborah Wallace
Mountain City
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience at K-VA-T Food Stores Inc., excelling in sanitation procedures and employee training. Proven ability to maintain a clean, organized environment while enhancing client wellbeing through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Dedicated to maintaining health standards while cultivating strong client relationships
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housekeeper
K-VA-T Food Stores Inc.
Abingdon
02.2022 - Current
- Reported maintenance concerns or repairs to appropriate supervisor for prompt remediation.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Adhered to daily cleaning schedules and updated as needed based on demand.
- Ensured that all health standards were met during cleaning operations.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Trained new employees on proper sanitation techniques and procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean workspace environment free from debris or clutter that could create unsafe working conditions.
Direct Support Professional
Hetties Haven
Coeburn
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Personal Care Aide
In Home Care Group
Wise
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Prepared meals according to dietary specifications and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure levels of clients in accordance with guidelines set forth by health care professionals.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Performed basic first aid procedures if necessary due to injury or illness.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Family Caregiver
Mary Baker
Coeburn
06.2011 - 07.2014
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients through active listening and empathy.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coeburn High School
Coeburn, VA05-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Undecided
University of Virginia's College At Wise
Wise, VASkills
- Cleaning schedules
- Employee training
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Sanitation procedures
- Problem-solving abilities
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Multitasking capacity
- Self motivated
- Housekeeping
- Mopping and sweeping
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- I enjoy anything that involves my children.
- Live shows.
Certification
- Personal care aide
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Housekeeper
K-VA-T Food Stores Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Hetties Haven
08.2018 - 02.2022
Personal Care Aide
In Home Care Group
09.2014 - 08.2018
Family Caregiver
Mary Baker
06.2011 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Coeburn High School
Some College (No Degree) - Undecided
University of Virginia's College At Wise
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