INGRID GRANDISON
WESTMORELAND,JAMAICA
Summary
- Skilled care provider assisting elderly or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
- Experienced in planning events such as weddings and bithday parties. Accomplished in managing event planning activities from start to finish while fully incorporating clients' special requests and maintaining budgets. Seeking to leverage creativity, talent and vision to secure rewarding full-time role.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Event Planner and Decorator
Self Employed
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril Westmoreland, Jamaica
08.2018 - Current
- Set-up and decorate events to match clients' requests.
- Assess individual customer needs and recommends event packages to suit.
- Facilitates smooth running of events.
- Obtain best prices for external services from vendors.
Practical Nurse
Self Employed (Work From Home)
Red Ground, Negril Westmoreland, Jamaica
05.2017 - Current
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients and providing emotional.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Assisting patient with daily needs.
Practical Nurse
Bethesda Nursing Home
Dalling St, Savanna-la-Mar Westmoreland, jamaica
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Assisted patients with their daily needs.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients and providing emotional support.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
Store Owner
Ingrid's Farm Supply
Nompariel Rd, Negril Westmoreland, Jamaica
09.2004 - 06.2014
- Owns and operates a garden and farm supply store.
Front Desk Officer
Merril's Resort
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril Westmoreland, Jamaica
01.1999 - 05.2008
- Received and screened high-volume internal and external communications, calls and email.
- Ran reception areas by greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Maintained detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
Office Manager
Grandison Bike Rental & Tours
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril Westmoreland, Jamaica
02.1993 - 12.1998
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Oversaw office budget to responsibly allocate equipment and resources.
- Managed employee office, supervising workers, enhancing productivity and driving efficiency.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - TOURISM
TUI CARE FOUNDATION
JAMAICA 11.2019 - 11.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Health Care
City & Guilds
Jamaica 09.2013 - 08.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - Health Care
Westmore Academy
Jamaica 09.2013 - 08.2014
CXC Level Examination - Business
National Institute of Commerce
JAMAICA 09.2013 - 06.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - CPR & First Aid
Westmore Academy
Jamaica 02.2014 - 02.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Business
Rusea's High School
Jamaica 09.1983 - 08.1988
Skills
- Solution-Oriented
- Leadership
- Special event planning
- Health Care knowledge
- File management
- Health & Food service Knowledge
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - TOURISM
TUI CARE FOUNDATION
11.2019 - 11.2019
Event Planner and Decorator
Self Employed
08.2018 - Current
Practical Nurse
Self Employed (Work From Home)
05.2017 - Current
Practical Nurse
Bethesda Nursing Home
01.2015 - 01.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - CPR & First Aid
Westmore Academy
02.2014 - 02.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Health Care
City & Guilds
09.2013 - 08.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - Health Care
Westmore Academy
09.2013 - 08.2014
CXC Level Examination - Business
National Institute of Commerce
09.2013 - 06.2014
Store Owner
Ingrid's Farm Supply
09.2004 - 06.2014
Front Desk Officer
Merril's Resort
01.1999 - 05.2008
Office Manager
Grandison Bike Rental & Tours
02.1993 - 12.1998
Diploma of Higher Education - Business
Rusea's High School
09.1983 - 08.1988
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