Andrew J Wheeler III

1171 Tarheel Road Post Office Box 592 Benson, North Carolina 27504-0592 (919) 915-0224 andrew.wheeler1959@gmail.com PROFILE Recognized by my colleagues as a tireless team player that shows initiative and completes tasks accurately and efficiently

Garners respect of colleagues and employees by leading through example

PROFICIENCIES

Technological: Proficient computer skills in Word 2007-2013; Windows XP/Vista/7/8; WordPerfect Professional: Licensed Assisted Living Administrator, State of NC; knowledgeable of all rules and regulations pertaining to

operating a facility; written and verbal correspondence with clients, staff and colleagues; currently CPR/First Aid certified; supervising; training; office administration; meeting coordination; client counseling; licensed medication administrator

Intangible: time management; DIY ability; intuition; pays attention to detail; embraces high expectations and accountability

EMPLOYMENT Cardinal Care Assisted Living Village, Benson, NC (2006-May 2015) Director/Administrator Addressed employee and resident concerns first through leading by example and then by verbal and written communication

as necessary

Performed HR duties including policy writing and enforcement, managing benefits, background checks, drug screening, maintaining employee records, and recruiting/hiring/termination

Ensured compliance with all NC DHHS regulations and statutes governing assisted living facilities and stayed current on all legislative updates and changes

Fostered relationships with state and county adult care home governing agencies and their field specialists

Recruited new residents, mainly through referrals from doctors, hospitals, and mental health agencies, because of a known commitment to providing quality care for residents with diverse needs

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the facility including, but not limited to, planning outings, preparing bulk food orders, and making purchasing decisions

Guaranteed continuity of care by performing jobs, when needed, that are not typical of an administrator (e.g. medication technician, resident care coordinator, housekeeper, groundskeeper, supervisor-in-charge, relief supervisor, cook)

Spot checked resident MAR’s against doctor’s orders, matched medication dosages against orders, and ensured drugs were administered and documented correctly; ensured no out-of-date medications in resident bins and checked control drug count sheet with actual drug count

Maintained administrator’s license for 11 consecutive years; current with continuing education requirements

Centenary United Methodist Church, Smithfield, NC (1999-present) (part time position) Director of Music Ministries Organist, Pianist, Chancel Choir Director, and Handbell Choir Director

Responsible for planning all music for two Sunday services and a Wednesday evening service.

The Oasis Rest Homes, Benson, NC (72 bed) and Four Oaks, NC (120 bed) (1994-2006) Administrative Manager (1994-2004) Administrator (2004-2006)

Performed HR duties including policy writing and enforcement, managing benefits, background checks, drug screening, maintaining employee records, and recruiting residents

Ensured compliance with all NC DHHS regulations and statutes governing assisted living facilities and stayed current on all legislative updates and changes

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the facility including, but not limited to, planning outings, preparing bulk food orders, and making purchasing decisions

Developed safety policies compliant with worker’s compensation needs.

Developed OSHA policies pertaining to assisted living employee needs, including maintaining current MSDA sheets, safety workshops/training, bloodborne pathogens standard, and infection control measures and training

Investigated any reported resident allegations against employees and submitted findings to Nurse Aide Registry and followed protocol

Attended any meetings held by DHHR and/or county DSS agencies that were suggested for an administrator to attend

Actively worked to keep cost of operation of the home as minimal as possible to meet state required standards

The Smithfield Herald, Smithfield, NC (1980-1994) Advertising Layout/Typographer/graphic artist Typeset news copy; typeset and laid out advertisements; laid out news pages ready for press; designed ads; proofread

typeset copies; oversaw mailroom and mailing operation; performed other duties as deemed necessary

EDUCATION Chowan University (formerly Chowan College), Murfreesboro, NC

Diploma in Printing Technology and Graphic Communications (1980) Minor Field: Organ Performance

Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Graduated with honors

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS State of North Carolina Assisted Living Administrator CPR / First Aid Certified (2014-2016) Licensed Medication Administrator PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Past president and member of North Carolina United Methodist in Music and Performing Arts (FUMA) (2000-present) Member of (AGO) American Guild of Organists (Central North Carolina Chapter) (2000-present) Member of The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (1998-present) Member of Johnston County Choral Society (1981-1985) INTERESTS Reading; Cooking; Gardening; Camping; Music; Board Games