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Darrell Hill

San Bernardino,CA

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Cross Country Healthcare, skilled in elderly care and compassionate communication. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence through effective daily living assistance and meticulous documentation. Recognized for fostering strong relationships with clients, ensuring their emotional well-being and safety while maintaining a clean and organized environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Cross Country Healthcare
06.2024 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Night Shift Supervisor

Bluesky
12.2021 - 02.2024
  • Assisted in training new employees on policies, procedures, and best practices for their respective roles within the organization.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members in a timely manner, promoting a cohesive and efficient working environment.
  • Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
  • Developed strong communication channels between day and night shifts, facilitating seamless handovers at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • Assigned each member of Number person team with specific daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Increased productivity by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress throughout the night shift.
  • Managed communication between associates and management, addressing key issues and needs.

Played an integral role in meeting production targets by closely supervising staff activities throughout each stage of the process. Secured warehouse at end of shift.

Security Officer

Gladiator Security
03.2013 - 07.2020
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
  • Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Bookkeeping

Adelphi Business College
San Bernardino, CA
04.1986

Certificate of Completion - Bank Teller/Finance

Barclay College
San Bernardino, CA
03.1986

General Studies

Eisenhower High School
Rialto, CA
06.1980

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Daily living assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Compassionate communication
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Direct patient care
  • Documentation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Incident reporting
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Records management
  • Physical therapy support
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Disability support
  • Fast learner

Timeline

Caregiver

Cross Country Healthcare
06.2024 - Current

Night Shift Supervisor

Bluesky
12.2021 - 02.2024

Security Officer

Gladiator Security
03.2013 - 07.2020

Certificate of Completion - Bookkeeping

Adelphi Business College

Certificate of Completion - Bank Teller/Finance

Barclay College

General Studies

Eisenhower High School