Iqueisha Barnes
Waukee,IA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience in attending to patient needs in residential and hospital settings. Skilled in administering medication, managing schedules, and maintaining clean living environments for patients. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life. Previous work resulted in significant improvements in patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cargiver
Senior Helpers - Des Moines
Urbandale, IA
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
West Des Moines, IA
01.2017 - Current
- Maintained clean and orderly work station
- Checked customer identification for alcohol, cigarette, and lottery sales
- Replenished products on shelf, rotated products and confirmed adherence to code dating procedures
- Assisted in maintaining back room operations by unloading deliveries
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases
- Lifted up to 35 pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads.
Store Manager
Waxing the City
IA
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Set clear expectations for team performance, conducted periodic evaluations, and implemented corrective actions or merit increases
- Provided consistent feedback and training to empower team members in confident and personable service-delivery
- Met business and customer needs consistently, properly organizing schedules, inventory, and team assignments to handle expected demands
- Oversaw employee recruiting, onboarding and training on store procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waukee High School
Waukee, IA05.2014
Skills
- Teamwork
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate client care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Supportive Companionship
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping
Certification
Mandatory Reporter
CPR certified
Timeline
Cargiver
Senior Helpers - Des Moines
07.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Waxing the City
06.2022 - 01.2024
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
01.2017 - Current
Mandatory Reporter
CPR certified
High School Diploma -
Waukee High School
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