Christian Riggs
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Diligent and committed professional with a strong ability to collaborate effectively within teams. Authorized to work in the US for any employer, ensuring compliance and flexibility in employment opportunities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Farleigh’s Senior Care
Battle Creek, MI
08.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to clients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions, ensuring safety and compliance with care plans.
- Assisted clients with mobility and physical exercises, promoting independence and well-being.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals, addressing individual needs effectively.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
Caregiver AFC/ Activity Director
Park View Assisted
Battle Creek, MI
07.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs and backgrounds.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored patient health, reporting changes to medical professionals in a timely manner.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care provided for compliance purposes.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Implemented strategies to improve client engagement and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Behavior Health Technician
Bronson Behavior Health Hospital
Battle Creek, MI
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Do 5 and 15 minute rounds.
- Clean and disinfect common areas.
- Take vitals and record them in the computer system.
- Help patients with any needs we can meet.
- Pass out snacks and beverages.
- Take care of dirty linens.
- Clean rooms and check for contraband.
- Clean beds and make them if need be.
- Work closely with the nursing staff and house supervisor(s).
- Help restrain aggressive patients, while ensuring their safety while doing so.
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Skywood Recovery
Augusta, MI
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Check on patients.
- Help patients with questions and needs.
- Clean work areas.
- Take luggage to proper storage area.
- Search luggage and clothing for contraband or harmful items.
- Search vehicles for contraband or harmful items.
- Help patients to nursing if they need assistance.
- I changed the bed board to show correct patient name, LOC, and status.
- I also do a census for our community.
- I also handle any issues before it goes to my supervisor.
Caregiver/ Med Technician
Bickford of Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided personalized care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted with mobility and transportation, fostering independence among elderly clients.
- Monitored health conditions, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities to enhance residents' physical and mental well-being.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and emergency protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces, promoting a healthy environment for residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans for individual needs.
- Advocated for resident preferences and rights, ensuring dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care protocols and procedures.
- Trained junior staff on laboratory techniques and operational best practices to enhance team performance.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Maintained a sterile work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines for optimal patient care.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician
Bickford Senior Living
Battle Creek, MI
08.2022 - 10.2023
- I help residents with daily skills. Toileting and changing briefs getting up for the day.
- I can use Hoyer lift and sit to stand.
- I can do manual blood pressures and use pulse ox. I help serve meals.
- Clean living an common area.
- Do dishes, laundry, trash, etc.
- Take care of memory care/full care residents.
- I fill out my paperwork, incident reports, charting in logbook when necessary.
Cashier
SpartanNash
Battle Creek, MI
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer balancing and daily reconciliation.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Assisted in training new cashiers on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented improved checkout procedures to reduce wait times during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a clean and organized workspace.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting discrepancies to management for timely restocking.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, enhancing loyalty and satisfaction.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
Nursing Assistant
Select Medical Specialty Hospital
Battle Creek, MI
12.2022 - 05.2023
- I help with ADLs with C.C. patients.
- I help bathe the patient in bed or in the shower.
- I document on each patient and events or therefore lack of that day.
- I also document I&O's
- I assisted them at least twice a day with mobility by helping them into cardiac chairs and/ or sitting side of the bed.
- I help physical therapy with ambulation and mobility practices.
- I worked with traches (help suctioning with Yonker, making sure they're not pulling or tugging on trachea tube), open wounds (assisting wound nurse by passing items or holding items in place), colostomy bags (changing and replacing), and chest tubes.
- Changin wound vac. canisters.
- I helped my nurses by taking vitals and blood sugars PRN.
- Worked closely with my other NA's as a team effort when anyone needed assistance with a patient.
- I also helped assist my nurse's a few times with bladder scanning.
- Assisted nurses with catheter care and insertion.
Cashier/ Food Worker
Taco Bell
Battle Creek
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced registers at shift end.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, ensuring positive shopping experiences.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked merchandise as needed.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Implemented improvements to checkout processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, reinforcing company commitment to service excellence.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
Education
Trade school - Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Education Center
Battle Creek, MI09.2024
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone University
Townsend, GA05.2008
Skills
- Acute care
- Cashiering (10 years)
- Cashiering
- Dementia Care
- Vital Signs
- POS
- Cash Handling
- English
- First aid
- Basic life support
- Catheter Care
- Food Production
- Assisted living
- Cleaning
- Organizational skills
- Customer service
- Caregiving
- Memory Care
- Epic
- Memory care
- Laundry
- Cash register
- ADLs
- Fluent
- Hoyer Lift
- Hospital experience
- Dementia care
- Hoyer lift
- Leadership
- Heavy lifting
- Medication Administration
- Intake
- Senior care
- Cleaning Experience
- Time management
- Supervising experience
- Alzheimer's Care
- Cash handling
- Customer service (10 years)
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Service
- Communication skills
- Vital signs
- Problem-solving
- Elderly care
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Patient management
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
- Incident reporting
- Care plan assessment
- End-of-life care
- Care plan management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Progress documentation
- Patient assessments
- Complex Problem-solving
- Care plan adherence
- Records management
- PPE usage
- Medical records management
- Records maintenance
- Indirect patient care
- Chronic illness management
- Medical office administration
- Case management
- Chronic disease management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Social interaction
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Stress management
- Nutrition
- Disability support
- Dining room support
- Lifting and transferring
- Quality program protocols
- Medication coordination
- Daily living activities assistance
- State regulations
- Compassionate client care
- Empathetic listening
- Patient care and companionship
- At-home care instruction
- Patient mobility assistance
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
- Bedside care
- Clear communication
Certification
- Certified Medication Aide
- Driver's License
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Chauffeur's Permit
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Caregiver
Farleigh’s Senior Care
08.2025 - Current
Caregiver AFC/ Activity Director
Park View Assisted
07.2025 - Current
Behavior Health Technician
Bronson Behavior Health Hospital
03.2025 - 05.2025
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Skywood Recovery
09.2023 - 03.2025
Nursing Assistant
Select Medical Specialty Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023
Caregiver/ Med Technician
Bickford of Battle Creek
08.2022 - 10.2023
Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician
Bickford Senior Living
08.2022 - 10.2023
Cashier
SpartanNash
01.2022 - 08.2023
Cashier/ Food Worker
Taco Bell
07.2012 - 01.2013
Trade school - Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Education Center
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone University