A'raven Griffin
Houston,TX
Summary
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 hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Horizon Health And Wellness
04.2012 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Sales Associate
T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Childcare Worker
Precious Tots
03.2009 - 11.2011
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Houston Can Academy
Houston, TXSkills
- Housekeeping
- Strong Ethics
- Patient Management
- Medical Office Administration
- Personal Care Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Compassionate Communication
Timeline
Caregiver
Horizon Health And Wellness
04.2012 - Current
Sales Associate
T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods
11.2011 - 03.2012
Childcare Worker
Precious Tots
03.2009 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Houston Can Academy