Destiny Griggs
Scottsville,NY
Summary
Caring Home Health Aide with prior Patient Care Technician experience dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Always Compassionate
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Volunteer
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Dietary Aide
Water View Heights
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
- Supported fellow team members during peak times by assisting with tasks such as dishwashing and restocking supplies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Cashier
McDonald's Restaurant
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Patient Care Technician
Rochester General Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast College Prep
Rochester, NY06.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Punctuality
- Teamwork
- Management
- Customer service
References
Upon Request
Accomplishments
Honor Roll from 2015-2021
Timeline
Volunteer
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
02.2024 - 02.2024
Home Health Aide
Always Compassionate
11.2023 - Current
Dietary Aide
Water View Heights
06.2022 - 04.2023
Cashier
McDonald's Restaurant
10.2020 - 08.2021
Patient Care Technician
Rochester General Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Northeast College Prep
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