Da’kala Bernard
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Metropolitan Community Services, adept at promoting independence and wellbeing. Skilled in meal preparation and patient care, I excel in building strong relationships while ensuring a safe environment. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and a dependable nature, I foster emotional support and enhance quality of life for clients.
Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.
Healthcare professional prepared to bring compassion and efficiency to caregiving roles. Extensive background in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to meet client needs. Skilled in managing diverse care plans and building trust with clients and their families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Metropolitan Community Services
Hopkins, MN
07.2023 - 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- 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.
Education Support Professional
Osseo School District
Maple Grove, MN
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Monitored student performance data to identify trends and recommend intervention strategies accordingly.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive IEPs, ensuring appropriate accommodations and modifications for each student.
- Effectively managed classroom behavior issues, using appropriate interventions aligned with school policies and procedures.
- Promoted an inclusive learning environment by identifying barriers to participation and working collaboratively to address them.
- Implemented individual behavior support plans for students engaged in inappropriate behaviors.
PCA
Focus Care Pca Agency
Brooklyn Center,mn
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Swimming Instructor
Brooklyn Center Community Center
Brooklyn Center, Mn
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students to foster trust and rapport, enabling more effective instruction.
- Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged 6months to 16 years.
- Implemented ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting lesson plans accordingly to ensure continued growth in abilities.
- Increased class engagement with interactive activities and games focused on various swimming techniques.
- Promoted water safety awareness by incorporating essential skills into lessons such as treading water, floating, and rescue techniques.
- Improved student confidence in water by providing individualized feedback and personalized instruction.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn Center High School
Brooklyn Center,mn06-2022
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Basic housekeeping
- Meal preparation
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- in school for CNA
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Education Support Professional
Osseo School District
11.2023 - 02.2025
Caregiver
Metropolitan Community Services
07.2023 - Current
PCA
Focus Care Pca Agency
09.2021 - 05.2023
Swimming Instructor
Brooklyn Center Community Center
11.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn Center High School