Jahlaya Davenport
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Experience in in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, and carrying out light housekeeping. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Maxim Healthcare
Harrisburg, PA
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
Food Server
Friendlys Ice Cream
Harrisburg, PA
10.2020 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
Food Service Worker
Hershey's Chocolate World
Hershey, PA
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods. Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
- Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Midwifery
Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PAHigh School Diploma -
Harrisburg High School SciTech Campus
Harrisburg, PA06.2020
Skills
- CPR Certification
- Progress Tracking
- Relationship Building
- Clear Communication
- Attentive to People
- Decision Making
- Client Transportation
- Cash Register Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Caring Companionship
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Maxim Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Food Server
Friendlys Ice Cream
10.2020 - Current
Food Service Worker
Hershey's Chocolate World
03.2018 - 07.2020
No Degree - Nursing Midwifery
Lincoln University
High School Diploma -
Harrisburg High School SciTech Campus