Maria Taylor

Severna Park, MD

acukwg@r.postjobfree.com - 443-***-****

Willing to relocate to: Western Maryland, Frederick county, Carroll county Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Home Care Aide

Visiting Angels - Frederick, MD - August 2015 to Present Responsibilities

Assisted clients with adl's. Companionship, cooking, cleaning, shopping, Dr. Appt.'s. Accomplishments

i believe my patients are positively cared for. Because they were reguesting me and all very gracious both at my arrival and departure. I bring joy and compassion into each new day and make a point to better the lives of those I care for.

Skills Used

care giving, nursing,administrative, organization

sales/assistant/CNA

Catoctin Express - Keymar, MD - January 2013 to August 2015 Responsibilities

Ride along.Daily,weekly,monthly,quarterly,yearly paperwork for trucking company.Mr. Coshun had two trucks . He took recycled turkey parts to farmers in western MD that used it for fertilizer. I also cleaned and assisted with truck repairs, dismantled engine and removed from truck,changing breaks, changing oil. he taught me how to buy and sell from auctions and eBay:collectibles(blown glass made by Fenton)antiques,jewelry,handbags,kids toys and clothes,household items. I had my own eBay store,American Mountain Treasures and rented booth space for additional items at Brunswick and Boonsboro antique stores. I also did private duty care for Mrs. Carolyn Coshun a 72 yr. old who was a diabetic with high blood pressure and heart problems. I checked and recorded her blood sugar levels and blood pressure. Took her to her Dr appt.s and pharmacy plus daily errands. She enjoyed playing cards and coloring in coloring books which was relaxing. She taught me ceramics and knitting. I enjoyed hearing about her family and growing up on her family farm. I learned a lot about her and life. I took care of her for a year and eight months before she died in August of 2014. Accomplishments

I kept an organized and accurate record of driving times mileage and expenses when Mr Coshun had his records checked and for taxes. Morale was positive and helped to relieve stress. I was able to work and care for my son instead of using babysitters or jeopardizing my custody battle. And offered care and companionship to a wonderful strong and kind woman during the end of her life. Skills Used

administrative, clerical,organizational, mathematical,sales,customer service,shipping,receiving,nursing, Self Employed

Momma Mia's Helping Hand - Dundalk, MD - January 2000 to August 2015 Responsibilities

I was a stay home mother able to raise my children and still make an modest income because most of the people I helped were struggling themselves. So I watched children in my home, assisted a few who were struggling because of their health and attacked any cleaning job that came my way. In my day care one of my kids had autism and another fetal alcohol syndrome. I had between one and up to six children that I was responsible for and attended to their health, safety, educational and nutritional needs. I implemented and organized activities to stimulate childrens physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth; including teaching basic sign language. In addition to child care, I also cared for a variety of elderly and disabled individuals in their homes based on their individuals needs whether bathing,hair washing, cooking meals, house cleaning, transport to doctors and pharmacy at reasonable rates. I also picked up cleaning jobs especially property preservation where I could take the kids with me to change a set of locks,winterize a unit, steam clean carpets, and haul trash away.

Accomplishments

i had a communication system with parents that kept them updated on our daily activities,child achievements and concerns. I believe the children in my care were positively affected through a schedule that provided a variety of activities stability and growth. I gave companionship, conversations that taught me so much about the individuals I cared for as well as life lessons. I feel I personally gained and grew from my experiences with each person I was able to care for.

Skills Used

caregiving, organization. administrative, nursing,counseling, life skills such as being dependable, honest, trust worthy,compassion and good conversationalist.

House Manager

community living inc. - Frederick County, MD - June 2012 to November 2012 Responsibilities

Myself and one staff member were reaponsible for four truly wonderful and unique women. We woke each indivdual, assisted with bathing,getting dressed,fixing their hair done, preparing breakfast, administering medications and documenting on MAR, making sure lunches and snacks were ready and getting individual off to work. Sometimes we had Dr. Appts. If not I would start laundry,make beds, get dinner started or laid out finish paperwork, vacum,dust.My girls got home around 4. Medication s were administered and documented on MAR. The girls and I would make a snack and enjoy a relaxing cup of tea and I learned about their days. Then depending on the day and individual treatment goals we went for a walk through the community or went to the YMCA and go swimming, did our grocery, went out to eat, or went shopping often at goodwill and the dollear store, went by the liabrary, visited another group home, went to the main campus and participated in events,or we had company in our home. The girls enjoyed being in the kitchen and would make dinner. If dinner was cooked in a crock pot then the girls and I would often make something for dessert, I would administer and document medications. We spent our evenings working on treatment goals, i helped the girls get their laundry done while they were relaxing or watching tv I was getting my computer and paperwork done. One of my girls had compurt skills. She had a personalized laptop due to her disability her mouth never fully devoped and speech was a challenge for her. Because she had computer skills and was such a helpful kind of individual i trained her to do our maintenance requests. This seemed to give her confidence. Which she needed being new to the house and being the youngest member. Then around nine o'clock medications were administered and documented

And I helped the girls with their bathes their hair and into bed.Then my staff and I would start laundry clean kitchen and bathroom and pack lunches for the next day and finish paperwork. Accomplishments

I believe my girls enjoyed and personally benefitted from integration into the community, having the socialization,normalcy, independence, self esteem, confidence. Being independent and confident are two things I advocate for the disabled. My girls got out into the community they answered the phone when it rang and the door. They had their friends and family over. Decision's about what to eat and the responsibility of shopping and paying for it and putting it away. They knew where their food was and how to get to it when they wanted something. Taking care of their home by doing maintenance request. I was their employee a guest in their home. I wanted my girls to know that was their home and feel secure. I wanted them to be the women they were independent strong and confident. I think my accomplishments and impact was the community integration socialization independence confidence self esteem and security Skills Used

nursing, my CNA, clerical, data entry, administrative,typing,math mathematics, behavior modification,socialization,teaching, tràining,organizational,house keeping, counseling,patience, motivation,leadership,compassion, empathy

Geriatric Program Manager

Arundel Lodge Inc. - Edgewater, MD - July 1998 to January 2000 Responsibilities

Case management, staffing, individual treatment plans, working with state agencies, policies and procedures,training, working with local institution to reduce day beds,deinstitutionalization, community integration

Accomplishments

i managed the care of six elderly men de institutionalized them giving them a place in the community and then opened an ALU for elderly woman. These individuals were given homes and a place in the community where they were able to enjoy each day being safe respected and valued Skills Used

nursing, administrative, leadership,

Residential Relief Manager

Bello Machre - Pasadena, MD - January 1984 to July 1998 Responsibilities

Assisting with adl,s cooking cleaning deinstitutionalization, community reintegration, med administration Accomplishments

i assisted in community reintegration for clients independence and deinstitutionalization clients were active in community activities going grocery shopping, to church, the parks, doctors, local events Skills Used

Caregiving, nursing,clerical

EDUCATION

Certified Nursing Assistant

Anne Arundel Community College

Phlebotomy

Kaplan University

Certified Medical Assistant

All State Carrer

SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Word. Excell. Powerpoint, Typing 50 Wpm, Answering multi line phones, Behavior modifacation program specialist, Current cpr and first aide certification ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1987 I worked as a CNA at Maryland Manor Nursing home 1989 I worked as a CNA at South Baltimore hospital doing home care 1990 I worked as an emergency room technician at St. Agnus hospital. At present I am looking for a job with a company that will be my forever job. I have lived through the challenge of raising my children and making a living. Now that my kids are older and i am single it is my time to committ myself to a company where I can grow and shine as the compassionate hard worker that I am. I look forward to meeting my new family

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