Dewayne Dyson
Albany,GA
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
As well as being proficient in home repair, remodel, lawn care, small engine repair, hand and power tools, operating heavy equipment, documentation, lockout tagout procedures, and being a team player.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Self-employed
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Provided physical assistance for mobility, promoting independence and safety in the home environment.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various types of lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers.
- Safely operated various lawn care machinery such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and aerators for optimal results.
- Safely handled tools and equipment in large-scale projects.
- Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing disruptions to occupants during painting projects.
- Enhanced property functionality by performing regular maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment.
Home Health Aide
Self-employed
03.2013 - 02.2016
- 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.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Assisted homeowners in maintaining their properties by performing routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and quality handyman services for various home repairs.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained and serviced lawn care equipment to enhance longevity.
- Operated varied types of lawn care vehicles, following safety protocols to prevent accidents.
Manager\Body Piercer
True To The Game Tattoos/Self Employed
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Participated in industry conferences and workshops, staying current on best practices and trends within the body piercing community.
- Managed appointment scheduling efficiently while accommodating walk-ins when possible to maximize daily revenue generation.
- Assisted in the selection and ordering of high-quality jewelry inventory, ensuring access to an extensive range of options for clients.
- Sought feedback from clients after their piercing experience, allowing us to continuously improve upon our services and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies such as needles, gloves, disinfectants, ensuring that we never ran out during peak hours or busy seasons.
- Ensured a safe and sterile environment for piercing procedures, resulting in zero infection incidents during my tenure.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through clear communication and a friendly demeanor, building a loyal customer base.
Palletizer Operator
Coca-Cola
11.2009 - 04.2010
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Played a critical role in maintaining overall production timelines by consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets and expectations.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while overseeing the assembly of boxes or trays prior to palletizing operations, ensuring consistent results across all packaged items.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and operating palletizing equipment properly.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Laboratory Technician
Mosaic Co
06.2007 - 02.2009
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
Laboratory Technician
Kemiron/Kemira Water Solutions
04.2005 - 06.2008
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
Education
No Degree - Various Work Related Training And Safety
Polk State College
Lakeland, FLHigh School Diploma -
Traviss Technical College
Lakeland, FL05.1999
Skills
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Equipment Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Building Maintenance, General Plumbing, Emergency Repairs
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Valid Driver's License
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Self-employed
02.2016 - 12.2019
Home Health Aide
Self-employed
03.2013 - 02.2016
Manager\Body Piercer
True To The Game Tattoos/Self Employed
11.2010 - 12.2011
Palletizer Operator
Coca-Cola
11.2009 - 04.2010
Laboratory Technician
Mosaic Co
06.2007 - 02.2009
Laboratory Technician
Kemiron/Kemira Water Solutions
04.2005 - 06.2008
No Degree - Various Work Related Training And Safety
Polk State College
High School Diploma -
Traviss Technical College