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Desara Smith

Desara Smith

Union City,GA

Summary

I have 4 years of experience supporting individuals with daily living activities, personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and companionship. Skilled in providing both physical and emotional care tailored to each client’s needs, with a strong focus on dignity, safety, and quality of life. Proven ability to manage medication schedules, monitor health conditions, and communicate effectively with families and healthcare providers. Reliable, patient, and committed to creating a positive and supportive environment for every client

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Fuji Film
  • Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
  • Organized materials into appropriate storage areas based on product type or size.
  • Processed returns efficiently according to company policies and procedures
  • Utilized RF scanners to track movements of inventory within the warehouse environment

PCA

Affordable Medical Source
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • 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.
  • Provided personal care assistance to elderly ano disabled indmiduals in their homes, including bathing. dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

PCA

Jay and Jay Healthcare
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
  • Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Accompanied clients to doctor's appaintments and outings when necessary.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and
  • vacuuming carpets.
  • Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so
    themselves.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.

Caregiver

Private Duty
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Albany State University
Albany, GA

High School Diploma -

Greenwood High School
2022

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Emotional support
  • Behavioral management
  • Meal preparation
  • End-of-life care
  • Diabetes management
  • Daily living assistance
  • Safety awareness
  • Medication reminders
  • Patient documentation
  • CPR certification
  • Basic life support
  • Basic nursing care
  • Bed preparation

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • BLS certified

Timeline

PCA

Affordable Medical Source
09.2023 - 06.2025

PCA

Jay and Jay Healthcare
08.2023 - 03.2025

Caregiver

Private Duty
10.2021 - 01.2023

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Fuji Film

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Albany State University

High School Diploma -

Greenwood High School

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