Blake Koche
Bourbonnais ,Illinois
Summary
I am an easygoing, reliable, compassionate, athlete, who has a love for healthcare. Once I got a job at my first nursing home, I knew I wanted to become a nurse. I was employee of the month March 2025 at The Kankakee Citadel and I make sure to maintain a good gpa.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Citadel of Kankakee
Kankakee, Illinois
07.2026 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to residents in a long-term care facility, assisting with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Monitored intake, output, and changes in residents' conditions, promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted with repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics to ensure resident safety and comfort.
- Delivered compassionate care, promoting residents' dignity and independence, thereby enhancing overall well-being.
- Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with facility policies and state regulations, enhancing continuity of care through Point Click Care.
Cook/Dietary Aide
Citadel of Kankakee
Kankakee, Illinois
06.2024 - 07.2026
- Prepared and served meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident needs.
- Monitored food quality, portion control, and presentation to meet facility standards.
- Coordinated daily kitchen operations, ensuring dietary aides completed tasks efficiently to maintain workflow.
- Monitored food quality and portion control, enhancing presentation to consistently meet facility standards.
- Delivered courteous service to residents, fostering a positive dining experience and improving overall satisfaction.
Cook/Dietary Aide
Citadel of Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared and served meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident needs.
- Maintained clean, organized, sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards for staff and residents.
- Coordinated daily kitchen operations, ensuring dietary aides efficiently completed tasks to support smooth service delivery.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Delivered courteous service to residents, fostering positive dining experiences and enhancing overall satisfaction.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL 07.2025 - 08.2026
CNA License -
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee 06.2026 - 07.2026
High school Diploma -
Bradley Boubonnais Community High School
Bradley, Illinois 08.2021 - 05.2024
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection Control
- Compassionate Resident Care
- Reliability
- Assist with patients ADL’s
Hobbies and Interests
- Nursing
- Fitness
- Art
- Psychology
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Citadel of Kankakee
07.2026 - Current
CNA License -
Kankakee Community College
06.2026 - 07.2026
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Kankakee Community College
07.2025 - 08.2026
Cook/Dietary Aide
Citadel of Kankakee
06.2024 - 07.2026
Cook/Dietary Aide
Citadel of Bourbonnais
08.2022 - 05.2024
High school Diploma -
Bradley Boubonnais Community High School
08.2021 - 05.2024