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Ira Hawkins

Edmond,OK

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with those cared for, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in the health and well-being of those served through attentive care and emotional support.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Time Caregiver

Family
Washington, DC
03.2005 - 10.2023
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

Theater Usher

AMC Theatres
Silver Spring, MD
12.2003 - 03.2004
  • Greeted patrons and provided them with theater information.
  • Assisted in seating patrons according to their ticket numbers.
  • Cleaned up spilled drinks or snacks throughout the theater area.
  • Maintained an orderly lobby by straightening chairs and collecting trash.
  • Inspected restrooms periodically throughout shifts to check cleanliness levels.
  • Checked tickets for accuracy and directed customers to their seats.
  • Checked assigned sections for cleanliness and assisted in keeping venue clean during, between, and after shows.
  • Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Maintained safe and clean atmosphere, contacting appropriate staff to handle spills or incidents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Carroll High School
Washington DC
05-2000

Some College (No Degree) - Video Game Design

DeVry University
Arlington, VA

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Compassionate client care
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Daily living assistance
  • Compassionate communication
  • Elderly Care
  • Housekeeping
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Patient Companionship
  • Compassionate Care
  • Strong Ethics

Affiliations

  • Performed community service tasks (serving food at a homeless shelter, participated in food and clothing drives)
  • Gardening (at home and for the local community)
  • Attended retreats which afforded opportunities to aid in personal growth. Worked with other people from various locales across the country, learned teamwork and cooperation through various tasks, and engaged in activities with nearby communities.

Accomplishments

  • During my time at AMC Theatres, I was awarded the Employee of the Month for my on the job performance.
  • During my studies at DeVry University, I maintained an excellent GPA and made the Dean's List in a number of the semesters that I attended.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Full Time Caregiver

Family
03.2005 - 10.2023

Theater Usher

AMC Theatres
12.2003 - 03.2004

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Carroll High School

Some College (No Degree) - Video Game Design

DeVry University

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