Christina Smith
Clarkston,MI
Summary
●Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
●Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Whole Life Senior Care
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Activities Assistant
Terraces At Lake Orion
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Activities assistant organizing and coordinating activities such as exercising, daily chronicles, art/crafts, walking, holiday events One on one with residents etc.
Dental Assistant
Clarkston Family Dental
06.2023 - 07.2023
- I have a proven track record of providing excellent patient care, managing dental supplies
- My expertise in sterilization and infection control procedures, along with my excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have enabled me to excel in my role
Med Tech/Caregiver
Monark Grove
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Med tech/caregiver specializing in memory care and skilled nursing
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Caregiver
North Oakland Caregivers
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided compassionate daily care
- Monitored daily health
- Took blood pressure readings
- Monitored patient medication plans
- Prepared nutritious meals for patients
- Assisted patients with everyday tasks, such as exercising, cleaning, meal preparation, and shopping
Key Holder
Payless Shoes
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Increased purchase totals by recommending additional items
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice
- Completed purchases with cash, credit, and debit payment methods
- Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance
- Organized items in visually appealing
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
12.2014 - 09.2017
- Trained and mentored new cashiers
- Maintained work area in clean and neat manner
- Accepted merchandise returns
- Recovered store checked in shipment/took care of shipment made sure my employees were on track and completing tasks
- Counted money/deposited money
- Closed/opened store took care of customers, made sure they were 100% satisfied
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events
- Protected store assets and facilities by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Worked in competitive team environment to exceed revenue quotas.
Assistant Manager
Rite Aid
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
01.2014
Skills
- Team player
- Assistant Manager Experience
- Inventory Control
- Retail Management
- Profit & Loss
- Sales
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Memory Care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Basic Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Strong Ethics
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Behavioral Management
- Special Needs Care
- Client documentation
- Heavy Lifting
- End of life care
- Care Plan Management
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Nutrition knowledge
- Medical Records Management
- Medical office administration
- Fast Learner
- Attentive to People
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid Certification
- Medication Management
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Childcare experience
- CPR Certification
- Injury Prevention
Certification
CPR Certification
Additional Information
- Accurate money handling
- Resourceful
- Security monitoring
- Service-driven
- Quick learner
- Professional appearance
- Training and development
- Time efficient
Biggest strength
My biggest strength of mine is that I am a fast learner and have adapted to any setting quick and learned how to apply myself to any career choice I may have found myself in.
Timeline
Caregiver
Whole Life Senior Care
01.2024 - Current
Activities Assistant
Terraces At Lake Orion
08.2023 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
Clarkston Family Dental
06.2023 - 07.2023
Med Tech/Caregiver
Monark Grove
12.2022 - 07.2023
Caregiver
North Oakland Caregivers
03.2021 - 09.2022
Key Holder
Payless Shoes
04.2016 - 05.2017
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
12.2014 - 09.2017
Assistant Manager
Rite Aid
07.2013 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
CPR Certification
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