Cailin McClenithan
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Experienced caregiver with a strong focus on implementing individualized care plans and providing compassionate support. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with clients and families, ensuring emotional well-being and effective communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Avenues Home Care
Chattanooga, Tennessee
04.2025 - Current
- Supported clients with daily living activities and personal care requirements.
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Monitored client behavior and promptly reported changes to supervisors to ensure timely interventions.
- Monitored changes in physical condition or behaviors of clients which may indicate the need for further medical attention or intervention.
- Implemented individualized care plans tailored to each client's needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to promote client well-being.
- Established strong connections with clients and families to enhance trust and communication.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients and families through consistent and open communication.
- Provided companionship and emotional support during daily interactions.
- Trained new staff on caregiving best practices and company policies.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised meal times ensuring that appropriate nutritional needs were met for each client.
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and regulations while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Actively participated in educational training programs designed to enhance knowledge about disabilities or mental health issues.
- Provided transportation services for clients to doctor's appointments, shopping trips, or other outings.
- Demonstrated empathy towards individuals receiving services while promoting independence whenever possible.
- Assessed potential risks associated with certain activities prior to engaging in them with the client population.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Store Associate
Walmart
South Pittsburg, Tennessee
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills at all times.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
- Maintained knowledge of store layout and product locations for assistance.
- Stocked shelves and maintained product displays for visibility.
- Stocked, replenished, and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
- Unloaded and moved merchandise to maintain aisles and set up product displays.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure store cleanliness and organization.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway Christian Academy
Memphis, TN05-2012
Skills
- Individualized care plans
- Medication administration
- Client behavior monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- Disability awareness
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Direct patient care
- Nutrition monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Housekeeping
- End-of-life care
- Social interaction
- Dementia care
- Strong ethics
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Avenues Home Care
04.2025 - Current
Store Associate
Walmart
07.2024 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Gateway Christian Academy