Nikajha Butcher
Trenton,NC
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
LIFE Inc
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Teacher
Dragonflies learning center
06.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
07.2017 - 05.2023
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Collaborated with other Shift Managers to maintain consistency in policies enforcement across all shifts, fostering a cohesive workplace culture.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Achieved consistent customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
Care giver
RHA Health Services
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
High school diploma - Nursing
Jones Senior High School
Trenton, NC06.2020
Skills
- Cooking
- Cashier
- Service
- Nursing
- Shift Management
- Caregiving
- Home health
- First aid
- Meal preparation
- Direct support
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Care plans
- Home care
- Resident's rights
- Cleaning
- Assisted living
- Collaborative learning
- Motivating students
- Creative lesson planning
- Excellent classroom management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Staff hiring
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professionalism
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Teacher
Dragonflies learning center
06.2024 - Current
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
LIFE Inc
05.2023 - Current
Care giver
RHA Health Services
05.2020 - 10.2021
Shift Manager
McDonald's
07.2017 - 05.2023
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
High school diploma - Nursing
Jones Senior High School
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