Dynamic caregiver with proven expertise in compassionate patient care and effective emotional support, honed at United Home Health Care LLC. Specializes in grooming and personal hygiene assistance, enhancing client wellness through direct patient care and meticulous housekeeping. Achieved significant improvements in client comfort and safety, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and a results-driven approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
United Home Health Care LLC
2730 St. Peters Parkway St. Peters, MO 63303
04.2022 - Current
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Home Care Provider
Extended Hands LLC
206 Emerling Dr. St. Louis,MO 63121
10.2014 - 07.2015
Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Maintained accurate patient records, documenting daily activities, progress, and any changes in health conditions.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
Evening ChildCare Teacher
Loving Hearts Day Care
7032 Natural Bridge St. Louis, MO63121
09.2014 - 07.2015
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Target Logistics
25 Promenade CT. Brentwood, MO 63144
05.2004 - 11.2009
Improved store efficiency by accurately stocking shelves and maintaining product organization overnight.
Provided backup support at checkout lanes during high-volume periods to minimize customer wait times during overnight hours.
Assisted with special projects or displays as needed, ensuring timely completion and alignment with store goals.
Contributed to a positive team atmosphere, consistently lending assistance when needed for timely task completion.
Conducted regular checks on expiration dates of perishable items, removing expired products from shelves in compliance with health regulations.
Reduced out-of-stock incidents by promptly unloading delivery trucks and efficiently sorting received goods.
Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale restocking projects within tight deadlines.
Supported daytime staff by preparing the store for daily operations with neatly arranged merchandise displays.
Utilized store equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, in a safe and efficient manner to transport merchandise from the backroom to sales floor.
Adhered to safety processes and procedures when stocking store to avoid falls and other injuries.
Maximized available floor space for merchandising through efficient backroom organization and inventory maintenance procedures.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current sales promotions, ensuring relevant products were prominently displayed for maximum visibility.
Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
Developed plan-o-grams and layouts that maximized sales.
Teachers Aide
Northview Special School District
1520 Derhake Rd. St. Lous, MO 63033
09.2000 - 12.2004
Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of [Number] children.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.