Bailey Girves
Lexington
Summary
Respectful and adaptable professional with a strong background in special needs care. Known for effective behavioral management and multitasking abilities, ready to leverage expertise to enhance client support and independence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Lord's Legacy Life Ministries
Nicholasville, KY
02.2025 - Current
- Provided personalized care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Monitored clients' physical and emotional well-being, reporting changes to appropriate staff.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities, enhancing client engagement and interaction.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care activities per regulatory standards.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Private Nanny
Private Home
Lexington, KY
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided personalized care and attention to children, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Developed and implemented engaging educational activities tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Coordinated daily schedules, ensuring timely transportation and adherence to routines.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and behavioral observations.
- Managed meal planning and preparation, promoting healthy eating habits among children.
- Supervised outdoor activities, ensuring safety while encouraging physical fitness and teamwork.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
Key Holder
Abercrombie & Fitch
Lexington, KY
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels and visual merchandising standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices and sales techniques.
- Executed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy during transactions and end-of-day reconciliations.
- Enhanced customer experience by resolving issues promptly and providing personalized service recommendations.
- Oversaw opening and closing procedures, ensuring security protocols were consistently followed.
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
- Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items they were looking for quickly resulting in an increase of overall client satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plainfield North High School
Plainfield, ILUniversity of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
- Disability awareness
- Multitasking and organization
- Behavioral management
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Physical assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
- Special needs care
- Behavior redirection
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Lord's Legacy Life Ministries
02.2025 - Current
Private Nanny
Private Home
08.2023 - 12.2024
Key Holder
Abercrombie & Fitch
02.2021 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Plainfield North High School
University of Kentucky