Alexis Best
Gladwin,MI
Summary
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Robert Hull
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Laundry Attendant
Gladwin Cleaners
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity and minimal downtime.
- Demonstrated strong attention-to-detail when folding clean linens according to hotel standards.
- Minimized garment shrinkage or color bleeding by strictly adhering to recommended wash settings and temperatures.
- Increased linen longevity with proper handling, folding, and storage procedures.
- Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently, fostering a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
- Received and counted clothing items to provide fees and date of pick up for customers.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
- Loaded and unloaded machines, ironed pieces and folded cleaned items, typically handling over 100 pieces per shift.
Education
Diploma -
2002
Skills
- Patient Companionship
- Social interaction
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Meal Preparation
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Housekeeping
- Patient Care
- Basic Housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Medical appointment coordination
- Care Plan Management
- Emotional Support
- Housekeeping Duties
- Care Plan Development
- Care plan assessment
- Diabetes Care
- Documentation And Reporting
- Relationship Building
- Basic Mathematics
- Data Confidentiality
- Respite Care
- Workload Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Transportation Services
- Activities of Daily Living
- Safe Patient Transportation
- Elderly Advocacy
- Supportive Personality
- Caring Companionship
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fast Learner
- Attentive to People
- Personal Care Aide
- Problem-Solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Client satisfaction
- Excellent Communication
- Childcare experience
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Safety Compliance
- Time management abilities
- Infection Control
- Household Cleaning
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Cooking meals
Timeline
Laundry Attendant - Gladwin Cleaners
08.2020 - 03.2023
Elderly Caregiver - Robert Hull
01.2017 - Current
Gladwin High School - Diploma ,