Andrew Wheeler has over 30 years of experience in healthcare administration and music ministry. He is currently licensed as an Assisted Living Administrator in North Carolina and has served as Director/Administrator of Cardinal Care Assisted Living Village since 2006. Prior to that, he was the Administrator of The Oasis Rest Homes from 2004-2006 and the Administrative Manager from 1994-2004. He has also served as the Director of Music Ministries at Centenary United Methodist Church since 1999.

1. 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.

2. 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