Brenda Johnston
Lake,MI
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge of Clare
2025 - Current
- Deliver individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Care for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
REFRIDGERATION TECH
DELFIELD
- Assemble refrigeration units according to specs. Install copper tubing, compressors, coils and electrical for each different unit. Worked with Propane torch to braise copper fittings. Power tools and electrical hookups for units. Safe work practices and following all standards.
- Maintained safety standards by using appropriate protective gear and adhering to best practices.
- Upheld a clean and organized working environment by maintaining tools, equipment, and workspaces in excellent condition for optimal performance and safety.
HOUSING SPECIALIST
MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
- Housing specialist for Clare County MI. Major responsibilities; Intake interviews for homeless clients, or at risk of homelessness. Detailed reporting and data entry in HMIS database that links Community Action Agencies across Michigan. Enrollment in programs and ensure gathering of all necessary documents. Ongoing case management and support for our active clients.
LEASING CONSULTANT / ASSISTANT MANAGER
KMG PRESTIGE
- Responsible for Market leasing, HUD and Market marketing, I brought this property to 98-100% occupancy for 2 years. Posting rents, ensuring invoices entered and paid, vendor and resident relations, office and administrative duties, appear in court to represent property.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with tenants.
- Ensured compliance with fair housing laws, keeping detailed records of all tenant interactions and transactions.
ASSEMBLER AND MACHINE OPERATOR
AMERICAN MITSUBA
- Assembly and injection mold for American Mitsuba Make parts according to spec and customer requirements in the Auto Industry. In assembly I worked on the small motor line and could performed the duties on 16 different stations. While in injection mold, I operated up to ten mold machines per shift. Completed QA on machines at beginning of shift. Constant monitoring of all machines. Utilized electric mold cart to remove molds for changeover and walk behind electric forklift. Performed certain maintenance and cleaning of all machines.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
LITTLE RIVER CASINO RESORT
- HR Generalist/Performance Specialist Creation, roll out, and facilitation of property training. Worked with every level of employee front line to Board of Directors Training and development including Safety, Compliance, Soft Skills, and On-Boarding Worked with upper management to create programs including training for specific departmental needs
CNA
CLARE NURSING HOME
- Full care of residents including activities and ADLs. Followed Care Plans for each person. Charting for each resident during and at the end of each shift.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge of Clare
2025 - Current
REFRIDGERATION TECH
DELFIELD
HOUSING SPECIALIST
MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
LEASING CONSULTANT / ASSISTANT MANAGER
KMG PRESTIGE
ASSEMBLER AND MACHINE OPERATOR
AMERICAN MITSUBA
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
LITTLE RIVER CASINO RESORT
CNA
CLARE NURSING HOME
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