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Akila Sims

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

*Courteous professional with substantial experience in the customer service industry. Skilled at monitoring client, conducting light housekeeping and providing personal care. Communicative and responsive individual with over 10 years of experience.

*Experienced non-medical Care Provider providing in-home care. I am also a fast learner. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. *Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Amazon Courier

Las Vegas , NV
07.2020 - Current
  • Handled packages carefully, observing indications on packaging of fragile contents and contents sensitive to variations in spatial orientation, keeping from turning upside-down.
  • Rerouted delivery to storefront locations specified by recipient through mobile app, adapting delivery route to sudden changes in delivery preferences indicated by app users.
  • Inspected truck prior to delivery, checking for proper stowage of packages.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Lifted, lowered and carried packages typically weighing 60 pounds + throughout regular course of delivery.

Massage Therapist

Las Vegas, NV
11.2019 - Current
  • This is my private contractor job I do when able to support myself or the clients that I serve
  • Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
  • Designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
  • Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
  • Worked with clients to ascertain medical history, potential issues and areas needing support.
  • Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture and gait for better long-term wellness.
  • Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.

Caregiver

Newark, NY
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted client with self-administered medications.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep client mentally alert.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.

Volunteer

Humane Society
Chicago Heights, IL
05.2020 - 07.2020

Assisted with the caring of animals including, feeding, walking, grooming, and customer service activities.

  • Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
  • Engaged in community outreach to support program mission.
  • Encouraged donations with community fundraising events and campaigns.
  • Responded to questions from customers and community members.

Education

Certification - Massage Therapy

Aveda Institute Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
06.2019

High School Diploma -

Rich Central High School
Olympia Fields, IL
05.2004

Skills

  • Route planning
  • Sorting
  • Attention to confidentiality
  • Excellent driving skills
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Training and Development
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Caregiver

01.2022 - 08.2022

Amazon Courier

07.2020 - Current

Volunteer

Humane Society
05.2020 - 07.2020

Massage Therapist

11.2019 - Current

Certification - Massage Therapy

Aveda Institute Las Vegas

High School Diploma -

Rich Central High School
Akila Sims