Azariah Sykes
Kalamazoo
Summary
Seasoned professional with several years offering individualized care services in settings. Provided personal care services to support health and hygiene. Focused on quality while allowing clients to maintain highest possible level of independence.
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Transferred patients to and from beds, chairs or wheelchairs using principles of body mechanics and equipment such as gait belts.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for all staff members and residents and patients by adhering to safety protocols.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a licensed therapist.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the residents and patients.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Assisted patients with personal care by bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Encouraged independence among residents and patients whenever possible.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas within the facility.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Developed relationships with residents and patients through meaningful conversation.
- Made beds, organized rooms and lightly cleaned to maintain sanitary living environments.
- Guided individuals to restroom for toileting and cared for incontinence needs.
- Observed residents and patients for any signs of discomfort or distress.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gull Lake High School
Richland, MI06-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Nutritional planning
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Care plan development
- Emotional support
- Activity coordination
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Crisis intervention
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional resilience
- Nutrition monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Adaptable approach
- End-of-life care
- Personal care assistance
- Client confidentiality
- Complex Problem-solving
- Daily living activities assistance
- Indirect patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- State regulations
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Care Assistant
Bronson Methodist Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Gull Lake High School