BRENDA SURBER

530-***-**** ad4shx@r.postjobfree.com

Compassionate, detail oriented, highly organized individual. Seeking gainful employment in entry level phlebotomy technician position, to expand my knowledge and experience level, and advance in that field. WORK EXPERIENCE

Mentor

06/2014 to 08/2017

California Mentor Network

Redding, CA

I had 4 developmentally disabled adults that lived in my home full time. The program is structured to teach independent living skills to these individuals, with the goal that they may thrive in their own home. Hygiene, cooking, money management, shopping, and public interaction were big parts of these teachings. Medication reminders, as well as administration, and keeping accurate records of daily activities. Advocating and correspondence during doctor appointments, as well as other specialists, for the health of my clients. I was trained in crisis management skills, First Aid, CPR and AED trained, and my home had to meet all rigorous criteria for compliance with California Mentor Network, as well as Far Northern Regional Center.

Census Data Collector

11/2017 to 02/2019

US Census Bureau

Shasta County

Team 76, Shasta County Territory. Responsible for confidential, bi-monthly surveys, interviewing residents of Shasta County. Topics of surveys included; income, education, shopping, medical, political, and historical information. Answers given by individuals surveyed, helped with county, state, and federal government funding for various programs, and businesses used by the community. All data was entered into Bureau owned laptops with specialized programming for statistical information.

IHSS Provider

02/2015 to Present

Shasta County IHSS

Redding

Assist low income seniors with rides to doctors appointments, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication administration and reminders.

Senior Care Specialist (private care)

01/1999 to Present

self employed

Shasta County

I have over 30 years of experience in the private care of seniors, ranging from palliative and hospice care, to those that have degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. I have worked with both ambulatory and non- ambulatory patients, as well as a few quadriplegic's. Assist with medication administration and reminders, including subcutaneous injections, and diabetic care, physical therapy, and wound care. Advocate and accompany to doctor and specialist appointments. Specialized equipment usage, Hoyer lift, oxygen concentrators as well as tanks, CPAP/BiPAP machines, wheelchairs, walkers, and motorized scooters. I assist with personal grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, must love animals, provide daily enrichment, activities, and communication with family on status and progress of their loved ones. First Aid, CPR, and AED certified. SKILLS

Butterfly, capillary, syringe and ETS -

EDUCATION

Southern Trinity High School

High school or equivalent

General Education

Mad River, CA

1989

CALRegional Training Institute- Redding

Other

Phlebotomy

Redding, CA

01/2024 to 03/2024

AWARDS

Outstanding Performance

04/2018

Awarded for Outstanding Performance for April CPS

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

CPR/First Aid, AED

Certified

Phlebotomy Technician

Certified

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