In-Home Care Provider at CareLink Inc. (2023-05 – Present)
- Manage numerous clients with daily living tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, undressing, toileting, meal preparation, medication, and ambulation.
- Assist in maintaining an organized home by performing housekeeping duties, including laundry and cleaning tasks, and household shopping.
- Assist with and carry out tasks for senior clients, with the goal of them living independently in their own homes.
- Improve client comfort and safety by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
Supportive Living Companion at Pathfinder, Inc. (2020-11 – 2022-11)
- Provided in-home daily care and companionship for an intellectually-disabled elderly person.
- Assisted and supervised client with daily and weekly goals of household cleaning, Bible reading, community access and interaction, and indoor and outdoor leisure activities.
- Submitted thorough weekly written accounts of all activities.
- Consistently scored at or near highest level in regular job reviews.
- Upheld client confidentiality and privacy by respecting their personal boundaries and adhering to established professional guidelines.
- Recognized changes in client behavior or health, promptly reporting concerns to appropriate healthcare providers for assessment and intervention.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting schedules and responsibilities to accommodate client needs as they arose.
- Encouraged independence through skill-building exercises tailored to individual's unique abilities and limitations.
Field Enumerator at U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department Of Commerce (2020-05 – 2020-10)
- Worked in field, gathering data for 2020 Census conducted by U.S. Census Bureau.
- Worked independently and responsible for time management and work goals.
- Read maps and used GPS systems to prepare efficient routes to physically visit citizens and collect necessary data.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, protecting respondent privacy and ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines.
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of census, answer questions and accurately record answers.
- Identified potential issues or discrepancies during data collection, proactively addressing concerns to maintain data integrity.
Family Caregiver at Self (2017-01 – 2019-09)
- Primary caregiver for terminally ill aunt and elderly grandmother.
- Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
- Coordinated healthcare appointments for patients, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services. Took relatives to said doctor appointments.
- Managed meal preparation and distribution, providing healthy meals that contributed to relatives' overall health.
- Provided vital companionship and contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging in meaningful conversations and recreational activities with these relatives.
Freelance Print Journalist at Self (2004-01 – 2018-07)
- Responsible for all reporting, writing, photography, editing, proofreading, and layout for quarterly newsletters for non-profit organizations.
- Microsoft Publisher used for design of newsletters.
- Wrote and edited weekly news and feature pieces for area newspapers.
- Interviewed and photographed subjects for newsletter and newspaper pieces.
- Submitted professional work in a timely manner.
- Conducted thorough fact-checking of all written materials, maintaining the integrity of published content.
- Covered high-profile events such as political elections and natural disasters, providing timely updates to readers.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
Newspaper Editor at The Brinkley Argus (1988-05 – 2003-12)
- Carried out all aspects of newspaper production.
- Responsible for reporting, photography, writing, editing, and page layout for a twice-weekly publication.
- Coordinated work with managing editor and associate editor.
- Implemented fact-checking processes to maintain accuracy and credibility in published articles.
- Promoted an inclusive work environment which encouraged diversity of thought, leading to more well-rounded news coverage decisions.
- Developed relationships with key industry sources for exclusive news coverage opportunities.
- Championed investigative journalism projects that led to impactful stories on local community issues.
- Assisted in running office including answering phones, customer service, cashier, and business department tasks.
- Increased readership by implementing engaging content strategies and innovative layout designs.
- Mentored interns for enhanced skill development and career growth.
