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Darius Ward

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

GT Independence
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Completed 6-7 entries a day in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks every 4-6 hours.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.

FOH Staff

Salem's Fresh Eats
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
  • Contributed to positive guest experiences by assisting with menu recommendations and knowledgeably answering questions about food preparation and ingredients.
  • Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
  • Maintained a well-stocked, organized front-of-house workspace for optimal functionality during peak hours.
  • Collaborated with back-of-house staff to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen operations and guest service.
  • Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.

Call Center Agent

CITRUS CONNECTION
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Learned phone communication skills and gained exposure in data entry.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets through diligent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Balanced competing priorities under pressure without compromising the quality of service provided.

Youth Enrichment Specialist

Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Guided students in after school care with homework, projects, and activities.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques, maintaining an orderly and focused learning environment.
  • Provided one-on-one help for students struggling with learning concepts.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and collaborative group work.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lake Gibson Senior High School
Lakeland, FL
05-2023

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Order taking
  • Greeting guests
  • Cleanliness
  • Memory retention
  • Language skills
  • Team development
  • Data entry
  • Typing speed
  • Student engagement
  • Adaptive learning
  • Assessment strategies
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Stop the bleed Present
  • Driver's License

Languages

French - Beginner
patois - Fluent

Timeline

Home Health Aide

GT Independence
08.2023 - 03.2025

Call Center Agent

CITRUS CONNECTION
05.2022 - 08.2022

FOH Staff

Salem's Fresh Eats
11.2021 - 02.2023

Youth Enrichment Specialist

Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County
09.2021 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Lake Gibson Senior High School

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