Barbara Coleman
***-** ***** *** *******, NY ****6
ad2ttz@r.postjobfree.com 570-***-****
PROFILE: Energetic human services professional who is passionate about workers’ rights and an advocate for senior citizens with 5+ years’ experience efficiently addressing patient’s needs with concern and compassion. Reliable employee with strong attention to detail and the ability to track and record information electronically to ensure thorough case management.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
Familiarity with operating a computer and using Microsoft Office.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with patients, family, and staff.
Excellent Customer service skills
Active Listener and high level of social awareness.
Excellent organizational skills.
Motivational; able to organize groups, co-workers, etc. to accomplish tasks.
WORK HISTORY:
Brand Ambassador 2022–Present
Big Apple Agency, New York, NY
Use word-of-mouth marketing techniques to promote various products.
Provide feedback to management to enrich the customer experience.
Keep an organized record of demonstrations and questions asked by customers.
Maintain a neat work environment while dealing with multiple customers daily.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2016- 2022
Riverside Nursing Home, Taylor, PA
Provides physical support to patients to perform daily living activities.
Responds to patient requests to determine the needs and proper course of action.
Documents and reports observation of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
Enters, transcribes, records, stores, and maintains information in written or electronic form.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2012-2015
Abington Manor Nursing Home, Scranton, PA
Reviewed patients’ dietary restrictions and food allergies to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
Reminded patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
Provided physical support to assist patients with daily living activities.
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EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Eastern Gateway Community College, Steubenville, OH 2021–Present Business Management in Digital and Social Media Marketing
The Labor School at Penn State, State College, PA 2022
Northeast Summer School for Women in Unions and Worker Organizations
The Training and Education Fund at SEIU HCPA, Harrisburg, PA 2022
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Dementia Capable Care Certification
Non – Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
Dress for Success Worldwide, New York, NY 2022
Monkey Pox Awareness Certificate
Level Up Your Leadership Skills
VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / AWARDS
Member Political Organizer 2017-2021
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, Scranton, PA
Campaigns for various political parties through door knocking, canvasing, and hosting events.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with representatives of community, employee, or public interest groups.
Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers the public, government, and other external sources.
Volunteer 2012-Present
Dress for Success Lackawanna, Scranton, PA: An organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help woman thrive in work and life.
Mentored and assisted woman in the local area by helping them work on their resume and look for employment.
Volunteer Ombudsman 2014-2017
Area Agency on Aging, Scranton, PA
Patient advocate.
Traveled to various group homes and nursing homes to monitor the well-being of patients.
Conferred with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.