CORSICA POLK
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Assisted with housekeeping, meal preparation, and scheduling tasks. Supported chronically ill patients with daily living activities and household chores. Provided emotional and physical support to enhance patient well-being. Helped clients with safe ambulation, personal grooming, and maintaining a clean environment. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to stay informed on medical conditions and optimize care. Focused on ensuring patient comfort and emotional stability. Served individuals with special needs with respect and compassion. Guided clients towards achieving their full potential. Monitored client behaviors and encouraged participation in planned activities. Delivered assistance with daily living skills to ensure proper care. Certified in CPR and first aid with child abuse clearance. Offered empathetic support as a direct care worker for adults with disabilities. Developed and implemented individual program plans while adhering to existing care plans. Certified in medication administration to facilitate proper medication intake and nutrition. Managed treatments, maintained cleanliness, prepared meals, handled laundry, and completed errands.
Overview
2020
2020
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Specialist
Thompson Child & Family Focus
Nashville, TN
2025 - 2026
- Developed individualized care plans to address emotional and behavioral needs of youth.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to promote social skills and emotional regulation.
- Established strong rapport with youth, fostering trust and open communication.
- Developed life skills training curriculum to empower youths in making responsible decisions and preparing for independent living.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, deescalating conflicts and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youths, offering compassionate guidance during times of personal struggle.
- Served as a liaison between families, schools, and social services agencies, advocating for the best interests of each youth in care.
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Caregiver
Interim HealthCare Staffing
Gaithersburg, MD
08.2020 - 2025
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Assisted residents with bowel and bladder functions.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Carried out daily household tasks like cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
- Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
- Organize and take part in activities; for instance games, crafts reading and exercise.
- Used [Software] and [Software] to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
- Assist with self-administration of medication as required.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Assisted with daily living activities by helping with hygiene needs, and household chores.
Machine Operator
SmileDirectClub
Nashville, TN
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained equipment performance by completing routine maintenance actions such as lubricating and cleaning components.
- Maintained good maintenance practices on machines and within work area, complying with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Kept work areas clean and neat.
- Professionally perform quality testing for proper product performance.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Responsible for achieving production requirements.
- Manually set up machinery and equipment.
Line Packer
Kellogg Co
Jackson, TN
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Prepared packages for shipment, semi-automatic equipment and automatic machinery.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating effectively with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
Education
Sociology - Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Lane College
Jackson, TN01.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Central High School
Bolivar, TN01.2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Meal planning and preparation
- First aid and safety
- Care plan assessment
- Patient Assessments
- Respectful and compassionate
- Multitasking and organization
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
Personal Information
Availability: Flexible schedule and availability
Timeline
Caregiver
Interim HealthCare Staffing
08.2020 - 2025
Machine Operator
SmileDirectClub
03.2019 - 02.2020
Line Packer
Kellogg Co
02.2017 - 05.2018
Sociology - Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Lane College
High School Diploma - undefined
Central High School
Youth Care Specialist
Thompson Child & Family Focus
2025 - 2026