Dedicated Administrative Support & Caregiver Professional
Resume:
Laura Harper
Safety Harbor, FL *****
************@**********.***
I have worked in a variety of jobs throughout my life. To include an office receptionist/ assistant
to Eduardo M Diaz, ENT physician in Houston, Texas. Administrative secretary for a residential
construction company. I have also worked as an in-home caregiver. have worked in the Optometry
field as an Eye Technician/Receptionist. was employed at Mease Dunedin Hospital in the ER
admissions department. have also worked with foster children who have been abused, neglected and
abandoned
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Foster Care Worker
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches - Safety Harbor, FL
August 2012 to June 2023
+ was employed with the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches in Safety Harbor. cared for youth that had
been abused, neglected and abandoned with behavioral issues. Our mission focused on providing safety,
security, welfare and care for all youth and staff. My job was very rewarding to me as had built many
healthy relationships and bonded with all youth in my care. Ages ranged from 2 to 18 yrs old. My duties
included transportation to school and sporting events. Helped youth with homework and helped with meal
preparation. Supervised daily chores and administered medication. also contributed to Administrative
duties such as monthly reports, cottage inspections and daily reports for our youth. was also responsible
for running a cottage while the Cottage parents were off duty. Most importantly, provided our youth with
love and care.
Eye Technician/Receptionist
Suncoast Eyecare - Dunedin, FL
March 2005 to July 2010
+ worked for Dr. Leland Kelly Smith, Optometrist.
+ General office duties, to include assisting new patients with paperwork, verification of insurance, filing
records and charts, and assisted with phones. Teaching patients how to insert and remove contact lenses
as well as assisting the Dr with exams ie visual acuity, topographies, and fisual field testing. also assisted
with repairing glasses and adjustments. was also responsible for taking inventory on supplies needed.
In Home Caregiver
Suncoast Home Health Care - Dunedin, FL
July 2001 to October 2004
I cared for a 91 year old woman. My duties were first and foremost love and companionship. Also, I did light
housekeeping, laundry and assisted with bathing. did grocery shopping, light meal prep, administered
medication and transferred to doctor appointments as well.
Admissions Representative and Medi:
Bay Care, Mease Dunedin Hospital - Dunedin, FL
1983 to 1989
+ worked in emergency room at the admissions desk. My duties included many multi-tasking skills, ie:
accessing and prioritizing patients according to the severity of their condition. Assisting patients with
paperwork, if applicable. Otherwise, assisted family members in doing so and obtaining insurance
information. Other duties consisted of answering phones, taking payments. Interacting with physcians
and nursing staff. Assigning bed control if patient was being admitted. Most importantly showing
compassion towards family members, giving them updates and promptly answering any questions that
I was able to.
Education
High school diploma
Robert E Lee High School - Houston, TX
August 1977 to June 1981
Skills
+ Microsoft Outlook (10+ years)
+ Communication skills (10+ years)
+ Microsoft Excel (10+ years)
* Childcare (10+ years)
+ Medication Administration (10+ years)
+ Medical receptionist (10+ years)
+ Medical office experience (10+ years)
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